When it comes to free agency, there have been many external candidates bandied about as potential fits by Atlanta Braves fans, analysts and writers such as myself.
Free agency is underway, trade rumors are running rampant, and we could be in for a wild month of transactions leading up to what’s expected to be a lengthy lockout.
A half-decade ago, the Baltimore Orioles looked like they had all the makings of long-term success, with a wealth of young talent and one of the best farm systems in baseball to boot.
MLB free agency is officially here, and with it comes plenty of predictions about which players go where. For the Atlanta Braves, re-signing Mauricio Dubón is a no-brainer.
Major League Baseball has created a new proposal that includes the implementation of a salary cap/floor system in 2028. The MLBPA quickly rejected this proposal in a statement on social media.
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
Chris Sale had another great season, and it landed him as a finalist for the Cy Young Award. While Sale’s season was great, he now has to beat out the Milwaukee Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski and Philadelphia Phillies’ Cristopher Sanchez for the award.
As the negotiations for the next collective bargaining agreement see Major League Baseball marching toward a lockout, a new update has emerged. According
The Atlanta Braves need to find an answer at shortstop, and the trade market could provide them with it. The Braves re-signed Ha-Seong Kim last offseason, but he suffered an offseason injury and missed a chunk of the season.
The Braves have some difficult decisions to make with their own free agents — primarily Tyler Mahle, Mauricio Dubon, and Raisel Iglesias. Atlanta would welcome all three back with open arms, but as is always the case, it’s going to come down to dollars and cents.
The Atlanta Braves need to consider adding a starting pitcher or two this offseason. Freddy Peralta would be a good fit for the Braves. He won’t demand as lucrative a contract as Tarik Skubal but still features a high ceiling.
According to Johnny Flores Jr. of The Athletic, Dana Brown is rejoining the Atlanta Braves organization as a senior advisor to the amateur scouting department.
The free agent market is relatively thin at shortstop and in the outfield — two areas where the Braves should be looking to upgrade this offseason. The market for starting pitchers, however, is robust.
The son of MLB legend Robinson Cano is embarking on a career of his own. Robinson Cano Jr., the 16-year-old son of the longtime Yankee and Mariner star, is signing with the Miami Marlins, according to MLB writer Mike Rodriguez.
The Atlanta Braves reached the NLDS and now face an obvious bullpen question. Raisel Iglesias is an unrestricted free agent after a 34-save, 2.55 ERA season, so Atlanta needs either to retain him or acquire another high-leverage closer.
On Monday, the Braves announced they claimed left-handed pitcher Mitchell Parker off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Across three seasons, Parker has pitched 355.1 innings with a 5.19 ERA.
MLB free agency is underway, and there are a couple of reasons to expect a lot of movement from the Braves over the next month. Alex Anthopoulos is typically the type of general manager who strikes fast.
The Braves have brought in infielder Vidal Bruján on a minor league pact, according to his transactions log at MiLB.com. He will report to Triple-A Gwinnett as a depth option.
The Atlanta Braves have little reason to start over, but keeping their championship aspirations alive means holding on to the stars who make it possible.
The Atlanta Braves have signed switch-hitting utility player Vidal Bruján to a minor league contract and assigned him to their Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers.
The Atlanta Braves exercised their 2027 club options on outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday. Acuna will make $17 million next year while Albies will make $7 million.
The Braves announced they’ve picked up their options on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Acuña will make $17MM next season, while Albies will match this year’s $7MM salary.
The Braves have the most glaring shortstop need in MLB. Mauricio Dubón and Ha-Seong Kim are impending free agents, leaving Jim Jarvis as the top in-house option.