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Atlanta Braves: Biggest surprises so far this season

By Dylan Sloan

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 08: Kurt Suzuki #24 doubles in Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves as he beats the throw from Joc Pederson #31 to Yasmani Grandal #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he scores a run on a double by Kurt Suzuki #24 of the Atlanta Braves in the fifth inning of the game at Dodger Stadium on June 8, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 08: Kurt Suzuki #24 doubles in Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves as he beats the throw from Joc Pederson #31 to Yasmani Grandal #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he scores a run on a double by Kurt Suzuki #24 of the Atlanta Braves in the fifth inning of the game at Dodger Stadium on June 8, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – June 01: Mike Foltynewicz #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Washington Nationals at SunTrust Park on June 1, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves won 4-0 thanks to his two-hit, complete game shutout. (Photo by Carl Fonticella/Beam Imagination/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) /

Atlanta Braves biggest surprises: Young Pitchers

The young pitchers of the Atlanta Braves have been a bright spot in their rotation thus far. Sean Newcomb has made tremendous strides following his rookie season. Mike Foltynewicz has vastly improved on the mound as well. Mike Soroka, who has yet to experience more than three starts in the big leagues, has tons of potential.

The Braves certainly have a lot to look forward to in their starting rotation. Should they add a veteran arm before the MLB trade deadline? It couldn’t hurt, but these youngsters are doing just fine on their own — for now.

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SAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 4: Julio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves stands on the mound after giving up a solo home run to Raffy Lopez #0 of the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of a baseball game at PETCO Park on June 4, 2018, in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) /

Atlanta Braves biggest surprises: Julio Teheran

Another one of the Braves’ biggest surprises is Julio Teheran. Although he was the No.1 starter for the club at the beginning of the season, Teheran’s struggles from last season have continued. He has gone 4-4 with a 4.31 ERA so far this season.

These are solid numbers, but for the No.1 starter on the staff, these numbers are seriously lacking. Maybe the Braves could use a veteran arm to lead this young rotation after all.

Cole Hamels could make a fine addition if the Texas Rangers are willing to give him up at a decent price. Or even  J.A. Happ from the Toronto Blue Jays, who would be a more viable and cheaper option.

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