Atlanta Braves Floated as Anthony Volpe Trade Suitor Amid Infield Concerns
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Atlanta Braves Floated as Anthony Volpe Trade Suitor Amid Infield Concerns
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees hits a single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning in game three of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 07, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Getty
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees looks on in the fourth inning during game one of a doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on September 22, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) Getty
The Atlanta Braves may be looking to upgrade their middle infield this offseason.
While it's likely that Ozzie Albies will get his contract option picked up, and Mauricio Dubon will ink a multi-year extension, that doesn't mean the Braves' infield problem is solved, especially if Dubon has to get the majority of reps in left field.
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Could New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe be a trade option for Atlanta? A recent rumor suggests so.
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Could the Braves be a Destination for Anthony Volpe?
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 22: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees looks on in the fourth inning during game one of a doubleheader against theTampa Bay Raysat Yankee Stadium on September 22, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
While Franco first notes that the Braves should be all-in onAstrosinfielder Jeremy Peña, he quickly notes that a cheaper option could come in the form of Volpe.
"The Braves have the most glaring shortstop need in MLB.Mauricio DubónandHa-Seong Kimare impending free agents, leavingJim Jarvisas the top in-house option. There's a decent chance they'll re-sign Dubón on a two-year deal, but he's ideally suited as a super-utility player."
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"They'll also surely look into younger shortstops who might be expendable on their current team (e.g.Anthony Volpe, Brayan Rocchio). The focus on shortstop has potentially overshadowed that the Braves' other middle infield position might also need a shakeup."
