Struggling pitcher Erick Fedde switches teams, joining the Braves from the Cardinals
Atlanta Braves Acquire Veteran Starter Erick Fedde from St. Louis Cardinals
The Atlanta Braves have made a move to bolster their starting rotation, acquiring veteran right-handed starter Erick Fedde from the St. Louis Cardinals. The trade, which also includes cash considerations, was announced earlier this week.
Fedde, who is eligible for free agency this coming offseason, made his Braves debut on July 29, 2025, but the outing was a rough one. In his first start for Atlanta against the Kansas City Royals, Fedde allowed 4 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks over 4.2 innings, striking out 3, and took the loss.
Despite a generally rough year, Fedde has shown flashes of promise. He demonstrated this earlier in the season with a complete game shutout. His pitching arsenal includes a cutter averaging around 91 mph with spin rates over 2300 rpm.
In 2025, Fedde has pitched to a 5.22 ERA/79 ERA+ in 20 starts for the Cardinals, accumulating 63 strikeouts against 46 unintentional walks in 101 2⁄3 innings. His 2024 season was more successful, as he put up a WAR of 5.9.
To make room for Fedde on the 40-player roster, the Braves transferred right-hander Grant Holmes to the 60-day injured list.
Fedde spent the 2023 season in Korea and dominated the competition. He returned to MLB for the 2024 season after signing a two-year deal with the Chicago White Sox.
The Braves, currently 44-60 and buried in fourth place in the National League East, are not making a "buyer" move with this trade. Instead, it is an effort to cover rotation innings over the remainder of the season. Fedde's status with the Braves is that of a starting pitcher still working to improve performance in the rotation, with his next start scheduled against Milwaukee shortly after his debut.
The Braves seem to be giving Fedde opportunities to stabilize and contribute, despite his struggles in the 2025 season, where he has a 3-11 record, a 5.33 ERA, and a 1.50 WHIP over 106.1 innings pitched overall. The St. Louis Cardinals designated Fedde for assignment earlier in the week to make room for younger contributors at the major-league level. The St. Louis Cardinals also designated 25-year-old right-hander Michael McGreevy for a rotation spot.
- In the world of sports, the Atlanta Braves' acquisition of Erick Fedde from the St. Louis Cardinals signifies a move to enhance their starting rotation for the remaining season, as they aim to cover innings and potentially stabilize their rotation.
- As the offseason approaches, Fedde, who was traded to the Braves, is eligible for free agency, but the team hopes he can improve his performance in the National League.
- The MLB, MMA, and other sports news outlets have been following Fedde's journey, from his rough debut with the Braves to his domination in Korea during the 2023 season, which earned him a two-year deal with the Chicago White Sox before his recent trade.
