Still, after plummeting to the fourth-worst record in the majors, the Braves recently stopped talking about turning the season around or hoping for reinforcements at the deadline. Their pursuit of an eighth consecutive postseason berth was obliterated, and their trade-deadline moves reflected as much.

The MLB Trade Deadline is a crucial time for deciding the World Series winner nearly every season. Someone on some team will be moved to a team that comes out on top in October. The Atlanta Braves have had their share of crucial deadline moves, both as buyers and sellers.