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Braves acquire pitcher Tyler Mahle from Giants

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The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. The move comes as the Giants appear to be selling off assets ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

The Atlanta Braves announced the acquisition of right-handed pitcher Tyler Mahle, 31, from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night.3 The Giants confirmed the trade, which was reported by both clubs.3 Mahle has a 3-9 record and a 5.13 earned run average this season, with 89 strikeouts in 91 innings pitched.3

The trade occurred hours before the MLB trade deadline, which was set for 4 p.m. ET on Sunday.2 The New York Post reported that the Giants' trade deadline activity suggested a sell-off was underway.2 The Giants had not made any other moves by the time Mahle was traded, according to the Post.2

The Giants' president of baseball operations, Buster Posey, and executives were present at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Sunday.1 The Giants' dugout in San Diego showed no activity during the team's game on Sunday afternoon.1

Why it matters

  • The MLB trade deadline is the final day teams can make player transactions before the postseason push begins.2

  • Tyler Mahle is a 6-foot-3 right-handed pitcher with prior experience as a starter and reliever in his career.3

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3 source reports

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  1. 1

    New York Post · US

    Giants play patience game ahead of trade deadline

    Aug 3, 2026

  2. 2

    New York Post · US

    Giants send Tyler Mahle to Braves as trade deadline sell-off appears underway

    Aug 3, 2026

  3. 3

    ESPN · US

    Braves bulk up staff, add Mahle, 31, from Giants

    Aug 3, 2026

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