Braves trade rumors: Atlanta close to making deal?

Braves general manager John Coppolella took to the team’s Twitter account Friday afternoon, providing an interesting (and candid) look at the team’s current state. Though Coppolella addressed a number of issues, here’s a look at some of the most interesting transaction-related tidbits:

• Atlanta is in active trade talks with multiple teams, and may be close to completing a trade. Though the players involved in the proposed deal are not known, pitchers Arodys Vizcaino, Bud Norris and Alexi Ogando have been frequently mentioned in recent reports.

• The Braves are unlikely to trade right-hander Julio Teheran, who has been frequently mentioned in trade rumors since last winter.

• Coppolella has called Padres general manager A.J. Preller multiple times about acquiring Wil Myers, who is known to be available this summer.

• First baseman Freddie Freeman is still untouchable in trade talks.

• Atlanta is (unsurprisingly) trying to upgrade its offense, and is focused on getting a power bat at catcher. Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, who will be a free agent this winter, has been rumored as a Braves target for months.

• Atlanta does have interest in Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber, though it appears unlikely the Cubs will trade him at any point this season.

• Coppolella admitted some interest in Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar, though did not mention talks with Texas to this point.

• Coppolella characterized last year’s three-way deal with the Dodgers and Marlins involving Alex Wood, Jose Peraza and Hector Olivera as a bad trade for the Braves in the wake of Olivera’s suspension for violating the league’s domestic violence policy.

• Atlanta does not have interest in Cuban free agent infielder Yulieski Gurriel, who is likely to sign with a major-league club in the near future.

• Coppolella praised interim manager Brian Snitker, and repeated that Snitker would be considered for the team’s permanent managerial job this offseason.

• Atlanta expects to be very active at the trade deadline, and may strike early in talks. The team may add major-league talent via trades this summer by trading prospects, and is even exploring acquiring competitive balance picks in next year’s draft.