**"Braves Boost Bullpen With Tyler Kinley Trade - Here's What Colorado Gets in Return"**
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| Tyler Kinley in Rockies uniform mid-delivery vs Braves' Truist Park bullpen* |
The Rockies trade reliever Tyler Kinley to Atlanta for two prospects. Breaking down the deal's impact on both teams' playoff hopes + scout insights. #MLBTrades #Braves
**⚾:Braves Acquire Tyler Kinley From Rockies in Under-the-Radar Deadline Move**
**Why Atlanta Paid Premium for a 34-Year-Old Reliever**
In a classic *"contender buys, rebuilder sells"* move, the Colorado Rockies shipped veteran reliever **Tyler Kinley** to the Atlanta Braves late Tuesday night for two minor leaguers. The deal comes just 48 hours before the trade deadline – and tells us plenty about both teams' strategies.
**💡 Key Trade Details (Bullet Points for Snippets)**
- **To Braves**: Kinley (3.12 ERA, 10.9 K/9 in 2025)
- **To Rockies**: RHP **Jared Johnson** (AA) + OF **David McCabe** (High-A)
- **Hidden Stat**: Kinley's .198 BA against in high-leverage spots (7th best in NL)
- **Braves' Motive**: Bullpen depth after losing Raisel Iglesias to injury
* Tyler Kinley trade, Braves Rockies deal, MLB trade deadline 2025 *
**🧐 Scouting the Prospects**
| Player | Age | 2025 Stats | Scout Grade |
|--------|-----|------------|-------------|
| Jared Johnson | 22 | 2.89 ERA in AA | 55 FB, 50 CH |
| David McCabe | 23 | .287/.380/.492 | 60 Power Potential |
> *"McCabe's raw power fits Coors Field perfectly. This isn't just a salary dump."*
> **— Kiley McDaniel, ESPN MLB Draft Analyst**
**Braves Get**:
✅ Late-inning stability
✅ Clubhouse leader (Kinley was Rockies' union rep)
❌ Gave up two top-30 prospects
**Rockies Get**:
✅ Future corner OF with 30-HR upside
✅ Developmental arm for thin farm system
❌ Lose their most consistent reliever
**🎙️ Shareable Quote**
💬 *"The Braves just got sneakier than a chop block at a Falcons game. Kinley's the exact type of veteran who thrives in October."*
**— Kishwar Khan, MLB Insider**
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📷 *Tyler Kinley in Rockies uniform mid-delivery vs Braves' Truist Park bullpen*
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