Outside of one out-of-the-blue All-Star season from Orlando Arcia in 2023, the Braves have struggled to find consistent shortstop play since Dansby Swanson left for the Chicago Cubs.
Baseball Now argues that the Atlanta Braves should explore a trade for Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña this offseason. The Braves have sought stability at shortstop since Dansby Swanson's departure, and the writer views Peña as a superior option compared to the available free-agent market.
According to reporting from The Athletic's Chandler Rome, Peña is an ideal trade candidate due to Houston's difficulty in securing a contract extension before he reaches free agency. Because Peña is represented by Scott Boras, an immediate contract extension following a trade appears unlikely.
Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.
No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.
