Amid the season from hell, there were a few bright spots, some of which came from unexpected sources. The most notable of which was Ramon Laureano, who was acquired by the Braves off waivers after being designated for assignment by the Guardians. In Cleveland, Laureano hit just .143 with a .494 OPS. But as we’ve
The Braves to-do list this offseason has grown exponentially over the last couple of days. The bullpen is now a heightened priority. With A.J. Minter set to test free agency and Joe Jimenez out 8-12 months, the Braves will have to add at least one high-leverage arm this offseason, if not multiple. Outfield is also
Due to recent news surrounding Joe Jimenez, Spencer Strider, and Ronald Acuña Jr., finding a long-term answer at shortstop might be put on the back burner this offseason. The Braves have been able to win in spite of Orlando Arcia’s offensive struggles, and he still brings something to the table defensively. Plus, the options available
Coming into the offseason, the Braves didn’t have too many glaring needs. That’s changed exponentially over the last couple of days with Joe Jimenez undergoing knee surgery and the confirmation from Alex Anthopoulos that neither Spencer Strider nor Ronald Acuña Jr. will be available on Opening Day. It’s very possible one or both of them
A lot has happened over the last few days for the Braves, and none of it has been good. On Monday, it was announced Joe Jimenez could miss the entire 2025 season after undergoing knee surgery. Then, yesterday, Alex Anthopoulos confirmed Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider will not be ready for Opening Day. In
According to general manager Alex Anthopoulos, Braves stars Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider, who were both lost to season-ending injuries, will not be ready for Opening Day. https://twitter.com/JustinCToscano/status/1853917823669535104 Ronald Acuña Jr. tore his ACL toward the end of May. That typically requires an 8-12 month recovery time, but considering this is Acuña’s second torn
According to Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Alex Anthopoulos has his eyes on one of the best starting pitchers on the market, two-time All-Star Nathan Eovaldi. “Nathan Eovaldi ranks near the top of the Braves’ wish list, according to an industry source,” Bowman writes. Mark Bowman is one of the most well-connected people
In an unexpected move, the Braves decided against picking up their $8 million team option on Travis d’Arnaud, making him a free agent. MLB.com’s Mark Bowman reported soon after that the door on d’Arnaud returning is not slammed shut, but the Braves did want to have that money available to address their other needs first.
Every offseason, Baseball America takes a deep dive into each organization, beginning at the major-league level and working their way through the lower levels of the minors. With that, they come up with a lineup projection for several years down the road, providing an idea of what to expect in the future for each team.
The Braves surprised many yesterday by opting not to pick up their $8 million option on Travis d’Arnaud for next season. This decision leaves a gap at the backup catcher position, which could potentially be filled by top prospect Drake Baldwin. However, relying solely on a prospect with no MLB experience at such a crucial
