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MLB Free Agency: Potential landing spots for Dallas Keuchel

By Kristen Bentley

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 29: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros makes his way in from the bull pen after warming up before pitching against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on August 29, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 29: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros makes his way in from the bull pen after warming up before pitching against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on August 29, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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Two teams have been rumored to have shown serious interest in the left-handed pitcher and one of them is the Atlanta Braves.

After losing Anibal Sanchez to free agency, the team is in need of one more pitcher. Keuchel is on their radar. They do have five pitchers in their depth chart, but at least one of those pitchers could be on the trading block to add a catcher.

The Braves are likely to keep at least righty Mike Foltynewicz and lefty Sean Newcomb. All the rest of their starting rotation is right-handed. So signing Keuchel would add another southpaw to the mix.

Rumors involve the Braves showing significant interest in J.T. Realmuto with the plans of using Julio Teheran to tempt the Marlins. This would open up a spot for Keuchel. According to Nick Cafardo with The Boston Globe:

"“The Braves, looking for a veteran leader, also have Keuchel high on their wish list.”"

As the Braves are hunting for that top spot in the NL East, Keuchel could be the perfect addition to take them there. His experience and work ethic could provide the perfect balance of leadership with veterans Freddie Freeman and newly acquired Josh Donaldson.

If the Braves do sign Keuchel, the contract probably won’t be for more than two years. With their surprising rise to the top in 2018, the team’s window is now.

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