3 Stud Braves Prospects the Rockies Should Target in Nolan Arenado Trade Talks

With signings like Will Smith, Cole Hamels, Travis d'Arnaud and Marcell Ozuna, the Atlanta Braves have made a batch of moves this winter to bolster their roster as they gear up for another run to the postseason.

However, they have done next to nothing to replace Josh Donaldson's production in the middle of the lineup. Lucky for them, one of the game's best two-way players in Nolan Arenado is displeased with his organization.

It goes without saying that the Braves boast the prospects necessary to get a deal done, but which assortment of assets should the Rockies attempt to pluck?

3. Shea Langeliers

Langeliers is regarded as (one of) the next stalwarts behind the plate, and his time in the minors has seen him take a long-awaited step with the bat. At Single-A this past season, the 22-year-old prospect hit .255, logged a .652 OPS, smacked two home runs, and drove in 34 runs. Those aren't necessarily numbers to write home about, but, like we said, Langeliers true value lies in his defense. His hitting will improve with time, and the Rockies should pounce.

2. Kyle Wright

The Rockies are desperate for young starting pitching, meaning they should absolutely target Wright in any potential trade discussions for Arenado. The 24-year-old right-hander is tabbed Atlanta's No. 4 prospect for the 2020 season. Wright blossomed in the second half for Triple-A Gwinnet, logging a 3.17 ERA, and K-BB ratio of 54-17 in a shade under 50 innings.

1. Drew Waters

Talk about a talent. At just 20 years old, Waters was named MVP of the Southern League, becoming the youngest player to take home the hardware since Delmon Young in 2005. During his career in Atlanta's minor league ranks (134 games) at both Double- and Triple-A, Waters hit .309/.360/.459 alongside an .819 OPS, seven home runs, 40 doubles, nine triples, and 52 RBI.