Chase Irle, Author at SportsTalkATL.com

Alex Anthopoulos: Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider won’t be ready for Opening Day

November 5, 2024 No Comments

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

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Report: Braves targeting Nathan Eovaldi in free agency

November 5, 2024 No Comments

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

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Free Agent Catchers That Could Replace Travis d’Arnaud

November 5, 2024 No Comments

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.

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Baseball America projects Braves 2028 roster

November 5, 2024 No Comments

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.

Could this be why the Braves let go of Travis d’Arnaud?

November 5, 2024 No Comments

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

Braves Free Agent Targets By Position: Bullpen

November 5, 2024 No Comments

Needs can change at the drop of a hat throughout the offseason, and that’s exactly what’s happened for the Braves over the last 24 hours. Following the decision not to pick up Travis d’Arnaud’s option, adding another catcher as insurance in case top prospect Drake Baldwin isn’t quite ready for the majors feels necessary. But

Braves get devastating injuries news on Joe Jiménez

November 4, 2024 No Comments

The Braves have kicked off the offseason by shedding salary through trades, roster cuts, and contract restructures. It’s clear they’re preparing to make moves this winter, but a new concern has now emerged. According to David O’Brien of The Athletic, setup man Joe Jiménez recently underwent knee surgery and is expected to miss eight to

Braves aren’t shutting the door on Travis d’Arnaud return

November 4, 2024 No Comments

One of the bigger surprises today across the entire league came from the Braves, who decided against picking up Travis d’Arnaud’s option for 2025, which was scheduled to pay him $8 million. However, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, the Braves aren’t totally against bringing Travis d’Arnaud back on a similar deal; they just want to

Braves extend qualifying offer to Max Fried

November 4, 2024 No Comments

The Braves had several important decisions to make by tonight. Most of them were cut and dry, but there was one surprise, when it was announced Travis d’Arnaud’s $8 million option for 2025 will not be picked up. He will become a free agent, and so will Luke Jackson; although, that was expected. Marcell Ozuna’s

Braves shockingly decline option on Travis d’Arnaud

November 4, 2024 No Comments

Today marked the deadline for decisions on player options, and the Braves made an unexpected call: declining Travis d’Arnaud’s $8 million option for the 2025 season. Alongside this decision, the Braves opted to pick up Marcell Ozuna’s option while also declining Luke Jackson’s. Travis d’Arnaud has been a fixture in Atlanta since joining the team