This trade is an effort t revitalize the Braves roster. Braves receive some much needed pitching and two productive 3B—with Davidson as a fallback in case Franco fails to re-establish himself. Rockies get an upgrade at SS, a productive RP, and a prospect. Padres get a no-risk expiring contract and clear some roster spots for other prospective players.
Rockies trade to Braves:
3B Franco, Maikel, $0.3m (P-2019)
SS Fletcher, David, $0.3m (P-n/a)
Braves trade to Rockies:
SS Peraza, Jose, $0.3m (P-n/a)
OF Zimmer, Bradley, $0.3m (P-n/a)
Padres trade to Braves:
SP Barria, Jamie, $0.3m (P-n/a)
SP Covey, Dylan, $0.3m (P-n/a)
3B Davidson, Matt, $1.3m (2019)
Padres trade to Rockies:
RP Steckenridge, Drew, $0.3m (P-n/a)
Braves trade to Padres:
OF Gordon, Alex, $7.2m (2018)
X-OF Gordon, Alex, Cash Exchange, $7.2m in 2018