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Atlanta Braves trade top prospect Drew Waters and two others in exchange for Kansas City Royals draft pick

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images It was only a matter of time before the Cubs started making moves ahead of the trade deadline after their downward spiral to end the first half. They got an early start on Thursday, trading outfielder Joc Pederson to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor-league first baseman Bryce Ball. Pederson signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Cubs this winter and was essentially the replacement for longtime outfielder Kyle Schwarber, who was non-tendered at ...