In late July 2010 Lee used his ten and five rights to veto a trade to the Los Angeles Angels.
 On August 18, 2010, Lee, with his approval, was traded to the Atlanta Braves for minor league pitching prospects Robinson Lopez, Tyrelle Harris, and Jeffrey Lorick.
Lee began to serve as the Braves' starting first baseman on August 20, 2010, including postseason play in the NLDS.
In late July 2010 Lee used his ten and five rights to veto a trade to the Los Angeles Angels.  On August 18, 2010, Lee, with his approval, was traded to the Atlanta Braves for minor league pitching prospects Robinson Lopez, Tyrelle Harris, and Jeffrey Lorick. Lee began to serve as the Braves' starting first baseman on August 20, 2010, including postseason play in the NLDS.
Derrek Lee