Bleacher Report thinks they’ve figured out the easiest solution for Atlanta’s starting pitching woes at the deadline, linking them with division rival Miami to acquire Marlins Opening Day starter Jesús Luzardo.

Luzardo, 26, is currently 0-2 with a 6.58 ERA in his first five starts of the season. He took a no-decision against Atlanta on April 14th in Miami, going five innings with five runs allowed on seven hits, walking one and striking out four.

Here’s what Bleacher Report writer Tim Kelly said about the potential intra-division deal:

Trades within the division are rare, but not as much as they used to be. If the Marlins were shopping Sandy Alcántara, they probably wouldn’t want to trade him to a division rival. But while Jesus Luzardo is a solid pitcher, he’s not a franchise icon, which would make trading him to the Atlanta Braves a little less painful.
With Spencer Strider out for the season, the Braves need to add front-line starting pitching as much as any contender in the league. President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos might prefer a right-handed option to go with lefties Max Fried and Chris Sale, but beggars can’t be choosers. If Luzardo is the best pitcher available, the Braves need to be in on him.
A prospect-rich team like the Baltimore Orioles probably could put together an even more compelling trade package for the Marlins, but the Braves will probably be more motivated to get a deal done to address the top of their starting rotation. Not only would Luzardo improve their World Series chances in 2024, but he would also be insurance if the aforementioned Fried departs in free agency this upcoming offseason.
Miami doesn’t need to trade Luzardo, but the club could maximize its return for him this summer, because of the lack of other enticing options on the market and his having a few remaining years of team control.
Bendix won’t get his entire wish list, but the Braves have such a loaded lineup and a clear need to add pitching, so they may be willing to overpay a bit.
Miami should make Atlanta say no on giving up pitcher Hurston Waldrep, the Braves’ No. 2 overall prospect. Pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach, shortstop Nacho Alvarez Jr. and catcher Drake Baldwin are among the other pieces in the Braves farm system that could make sense as part of a trade package for Luzardo.