The Atlanta Braves have acquired Erick Fedde from the St. Louis Cardinals in a cash deal, aiming to bolster their rotation amidst a challenging season. Fedde, who has struggled with a 5.22 ERA in 2025, was previously designated for assignment by St. Louis. The Braves transferred Grant Holmes to the 60-day injured list to make room for him on the 40-man roster. This trade is viewed more as a stopgap measure for the Braves, currently sitting in fourth place in the NL East with a disappointing 44-60 record.

Fedde, once a promising first-round pick, had a resurgence in 2024 after success in Korea and a solid performance with the Chicago White Sox, leading to a trade to the Cardinals. However, his inability to replicate that success in 2025 has left questions about his viability as a rotation option. The Cardinals are looking to make room for younger talent, and Fedde's departure opens a spot for 25-year-old Michael McGreevy in their rotation.