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2017 MLB Trade Deadline: Five Players Who Could Be on the Move

By Jason Evans

Apr 23, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Mike Moustakas (8) hits a home run during the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Mike Moustakas (8) hits a home run during the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) bunts during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) bunts during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

P- Bartolo Colon

The Atlanta Braves have a ton of pitching prospects on the way. Their AA rotation is downright filthy. Their priority this off-season was to upgrade their starting pitching at the major league level to get some guys who can eat some innings and help be the club be competitive as they open their new ballpark.

Bartolo Colon was brought in for exactly those reasons. He’s a guy who can take the ball every fifth day, give you six to seven innings of work and keep your team in the game.

His contract expires after the season, and while the Braves may not got a ton for him in a deal, they can pick up some additional depth and then give Colon’s spot to Aaron Blair or Matt Wisler as the continue to evaluate what prospects will be a part of their future plans.

Every contending team can probably use a guy like Colon in their rotation, and while he’s not an ace, depth helps. He even pitched for the Mets out of the bullpen during the 2015 playoffs, so once you get there, you can use Colon in middle relief if you have to. He’s the perfect piece for a team looking for some depth for a playoff run.

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