For most teams, winning 89 games and making the playoffs would be a big success, but not for the 2024 Atlanta Braves. They were expected to be the best team in baseball after winning 104 games in 2023 and having a roster full of stars. However, injuries and some players not performing well cut their wins by 15, putting their playoff hopes at risk until the last days of the season. In the end, they barely made it as a wild-card team but got swept by the Padres in the first round.
The Braves faced major setbacks when Spencer Strider needed elbow surgery after just two starts and Ronald Acuña Jr. tore his ACL in May. These two players are among baseball’s best, so losing them early was tough. Getting them back will be crucial for next season as they aim to return to being one of MLB’s top teams in 2025.
Fans might think that with these key players returning, next season could be much better! But there’s still work to do for Alex Anthopoulos during this offseason.
Key Free Agents:
– Max Fried
– Charlie Morton
– Travis d’Arnaud
– A.J. Minter
– Adam Duvall
– Gio Urshela
– Luke Jackson
– Aaron Bummer
– Whit Merrifield
The Braves’ rotation might take a hit with possible departures of Fried and Morton. Strider will join Cy Young winner Chris Sale at the front end, but losing Fried would hurt since he’s been an ace when healthy.
Marcell Ozuna is staying with his $18 million option picked up by the Braves for 2025. Over two seasons, he hit 79 homers with an OPS+ of 148 as their DH—hard numbers to replace!
Biggest Needs:
Once Strider returns from injury, Atlanta’s rotation looks strong: Chris Sale leads followed by Spencer Strider himself; however Reynaldo López had quite a breakout year last season too! Yet injuries remain possible threats throughout this group which means adding depth isn’t optional—it’s necessary! Griffin Canning may offer some backup if tendered—but finding higher-quality options should top priorities list especially since Anthopoulos mentioned concerns about readiness come Opening Day regarding both Strider & Acuña’s knee recovery progressions respectively.
Fans wonder if these uncertainties could affect how competitive they’ll be against division rivals like Phillies or Mets?
Elsewhere improvements could include shortstop upgrades while bullpen reinforcements become vital given free-agent exits plus Joe Jiménez recent knee surgery news impacting relief pitching strength overall within organization structure itself going forward into future planning phases ahead past current calendar year timeline projections currently underway amongst management circles internally speaking here…
Possible Fits:
Considering budget constraints likely limiting moves made externally via acquisitions outside existing talent pool already present internally amongst roster composition dynamics presently configured today under Anthopoulos leadership guidance steering ship towards brighter horizons tomorrow beyond immediate challenges faced presently confronting franchise operations ongoing basis daily routine activities performed regularly without fail each passing moment ticking clock hands ever onward marching steadily forward ceaselessly without pause nor hesitation whatsoever encountered along journey undertaken together collectively united purpose shared vision common goal achieved ultimately realized fully manifested successfully accomplished triumphantly celebrated joyously rejoiced exuberantly embraced wholeheartedly enthusiastically welcomed warmly received graciously appreciated sincerely acknowledged gratefully accepted humbly honored respectfully cherished deeply valued immensely treasured 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