Braves trade for right-hander Tyler Mahle from Giants

The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran right-handed starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in exchange for right-handed pitcher Anthony Molina. The move came shortly after the Braves placed starter Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his left knee.

Mahle, 31, joins a Braves rotation seeking stability amid injuries. The team is currently without Spencer Schwellenbach and Spencer Strider due to long-term ailments. López’s injury, diagnosed after he was scratched from a scheduled start on Saturday, prompted the Braves to seek immediate help. General manager Alex Anthopoulos indicated López’s absence is not expected to be lengthy, but the team had already been exploring rotation additions.

In 18 starts for the Giants this season, Mahle compiled a record of 3-9 with an ERA of 5.13. He joined San Francisco this year on a one-year, $10 million contract. Anthopoulos noted the Braves had previously shown interest in Mahle when he was a free agent before the 2024 season. The general manager pointed to Mahle’s recent performance, highlighting a 2.82 ERA over four starts in July, as a positive sign. Anthopoulos also...