Giants trade Tyler Mahle to Atlanta for RHP Anthony Molina
McCovey Chronicles • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco Giants traded right-handed starter Tyler Mahle to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for right-handed reliever Anthony Molina just before the MLB trade deadline.
- Mahle, who has struggled this season with a 5.13 ERA, is a veteran pitcher expected to add value to the Braves' postseason push, either as a starter or long reliever.
- Anthony Molina, 24, has mostly pitched in AAA this season with the Braves and has a 3.78 ERA in 17 games; he has experience as both a starter and reliever and is considered an intriguing young arm.
- Molina has a diverse pitch arsenal including a 96.5 mph fastball, curveball, changeup, and slider, and the Giants will decide whether to assign him to AAA Sacramento or the Major League roster.
- This trade marks the beginning of the Giants' anticipated selling spree ahead of the trade deadline as they look to reshape their roster.
