Jul 21, 2009 5:06 PM EST

The Braves expect to be in the playoff race by the time the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone.

"I don't think we'll be selling," general manager Frank Wren told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I sure hope not. I mean, something drastic would have to happen for us to be selling."

The Braves were 6 1/2 games behind the Phillies in the NL East entering Tuesday night's action, and four games out in the Wild Card race.

Via Atlanta Journal-Constitution