Report: Braves were leaders in a Joey Gallo trade before he was sent to the Yankees

Originally posted on SportsTalkATL | By Jake Gordon | Last updated 7/28/21

Reports are coming out that a Joey Gallo trade to the Yankees is complete, but apparently the Braves had a very good offer before New York blew Texas away.

I was told the Yankees were on the outside looking in with the Jays and Braves ahead of them until about an hour ago when the Yankees re-upped their offer 'big time' https://t.co/5eJ7zkppjj

— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) July 29, 2021

It’s unknown what players are going back to New York, but with Gallo having another year of control under his current contract, I’m sure it will be a steep price. The Braves could have used Gallo’s incredible power and rocket arm; although he is hitting .223, he walks at a rate that shoots his OPS up to .869. Gallo also has 25 home runs, tied for sixth-best in the majors.

It looks like the Braves will continue to be aggressive at the deadline, and this isn’t the last time I expect the Braves to be involved in one of these deals.

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