The Braves offseason went from cut and try to absolutely bonkers pretty quickly thanks to a couple of new developments. The loss of Joe Jimenez for potentially the entire season is devastating and will require the Braves to add another reliever, if not multiple. The confirmation of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr.
not being ready for Opening Day is also noteworthy. It’s possible the Braves could be without them for multiple months, moving outfielders and starting pitchers up the list of Alex Anthopoulos’ priorities this offseason. That doesn’t even include shortstop and catcher, which also could be addressed.
Orlando Arcia has been a weak link since taking over as the starting shortstop for Dansby Swanson. The Braves eventually need to find a long-term answer for the position, and another catcher to replace Travis d’Arnaud, whose option was recently declined, should be considered. Most of these have to be addressed before the start of the season, but which area is the biggest concern as the Braves offseason begins? Jim Bowden of The Athletic believes it is the rotation.
Atlanta Braves Starting pitching The Braves could lose both Max Fried and Charlie Morton in free agency this offseason. They’ve made several offers to Fried and will continue trying to re-sign him and hoping Morton decides to hold off on retirement. They’re also hoping Spencer Strider returns early next season from internal-brace elbow surgery and pitches like himself.
More questions than ans.
