According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, the Braves are near their payroll limit, as they were last year. They could still make some trades, as they did last year they will just need to be creative.

Rosenthal believes that the most logical fit for the Braves could be a right handed hitting outfielder. Earlier this week, we learned that they could look for a “proven” leadoff hitter.

The team might be able to afford players like Ryan Ludwick, Josh Willingham or Michael Cuddyer as long cash considerations are part of the deal. If their trade partners eat some money of on players’ contract, the Braves could pull a couple of trades off.

The Braves definitely could use another bat, but as Rosenthal points out, they will have to be creative in order to make a deal happen.

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