Because the offseason creeps alongside, I wish to briefly talk about Drake Baldwin, as his place within the group is an attention-grabbing one. Because the Braves opted to say no Travis d’Arnaud, who has since signed with the Angels, a spot has opened up within the majors for a second catcher behind Sean Murphy. That may be BEHIND Murphy although, which is probably not the very best place for a promising prospect to develop, and the franchise might like Chadwick Tromp (or one other free agent choice) sufficient to really feel snug with a veteran choice and permit Baldwin to spend the yr growing extra at AAA. This doesn’t make the identical drawback go away for the 2026 season and past, nonetheless, as Murphy is beneath contract for some time. Baldwin will certainly be requested by some groups in commerce talks, nonetheless excessive finish prospects like him, particularly on the place aspect, appear to be getting included much less and fewer steadily in trades, and the Braves might worth him greater than the market. One choice that could be probably the most practical is for Baldwin and Murphy to every get significant time at DH in 2026, as Marcell Ozuna will now not be beneath his present contract with the franchise. Both means, Baldwin’s scenario can be price watching this offseason.
Braves Information
Gaurav reviewed JR Ritchie’s spectacular return from Tommy John surgical procedure, a promising improvement for certainly one of Atlanta’s prized pitching prospects.
DJourn took a have a look at Parker Dunshee’s 2024 within the Braves group, together with his main league debut.
MLB Information
The Royals are reportedly (The Athletic $$$) seeking to commerce for a hitter and have mentioned a framework of Brady Singer for Jonathan India with the Reds.
The Pink Sox and Blue Jays have reportedly met with Juan Soto and his illustration in California.
The Pink Sox are additionally after one of many large lefties in free company, in Blake Snell and Braves’ legend Max Fried.
