DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: NL East—Who moves when Beachy returns?

Atlanta Braves

Now that Brandon Beachy (RHP, ATL) has resumed his minor league rehab stint, speculation can once again commence as to how the Braves will use him upon his return to the starting rotation. As of now, the team still does not appear to be considering the bullpen as an option as Beachy’s rehab appearances have been as a starter. Assuming no current member of the starting rotation succumbs to injury between now and the time Beachy is deemed ready (he will reportedly need at least one or two more rehab starts), the team will have a decision to make. (A few weeks ago, we touched on the possibility of the team possibly looking to trade Paul Maholm (LHP, ATL), a free agent after the season, to make room.)

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