There were rumors in the 2017-18 off-season connecting the Atlanta Braves to CarGo and those rumors are still in play in this off-season.
Instead, they stuck with their veteran, Nick Markakis, who at age 34 had his first All-Star season. Markakis entered free agency after four years in the ATL.
The Braves outfield is currently stocked with two outstanding young players: Ronald Acuna, Jr. and Ender Inciarte. Interestingly, CarGo and Inciarte are friends who go back to Gonzalez’s days as a prospect with the Diamondbacks. The pair works out together in Orlando in the off-season.
Thomas Harding of MLB.com wrote a story about their friendship. And, that friendship could become a factor that could deliver Gonzalez to Atlanta.
The Braves are not opposed to signing veterans, as Alex Anthopoulos signed both Josh Donaldson and Brian McCann. Donaldson turned 33 in December, McCann will be 35 in February.
The Braves depth chart lists Adam Duvall as the only right fielder. He was traded to the Braves from the Cincinnati Reds at the July deadline and did not perform well. With the Braves, he hit an uninspiring .132/.193/.151. Clearly, Gonzalez would be an upgrade.
Unfortunately for right fielders like Gonzalez, his market is slowed by Bryce Harper. Since the Braves need a right-fielder, the media has discussed the possibility of the MVP being a good fit. There are also rumors of team showing interest in A.J. Pollock, but signing him would involve losing a draft pick, according to MLB Trade Rumors.