The Atlanta Braves may boast the best record in baseball, but their outfield is quietly becoming a glaring weakness—one that could demand attention before the trade deadline.

With a collective .586 OPS from their outfielders, the Braves are getting production that falls well below league average. While Ronald Acuña Jr. remains the engine of this offense, he can't do it all alone, especially as he works his way back from the injured list.

Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller recently highlighted veteran corner outfielder Mike Yastrzemski as a player who needs to turn things around quickly. Signed to a two-year, $23 million deal in the offseason, Yastrzemski entered 2026 with a career .772 OPS—but he's currently more than 200 points below that mark. He finally hit his first home run of the season on Tuesday, but it's been a slow start for the 35-year-old, who averages 23 home runs per 162 games over his career.

Yastrzemski had a strong spring training, but that momentum has not carried into the regular season. Miller noted that the Braves don't have an obvious replacement waiting in the wings, so Yastrzemski will likely continue to get consistent playing time in the corner outfield—at least until the trade deadline.

Of course, Atlanta's front office has bigger fish to fry. Keeping frontline starters Chris Sale and Bryce Elder healthy is the top priority for a team with World Series aspirations. But if Yastrzemski's struggles persist, don't be surprised if the Braves start shopping for outfield help as the summer heats up.