Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves
Locked On Podcast Network, Grant McAuley, Jake Mastroianni
The Atlanta Braves 3 WILD CARDS To Determine the Offseason
Episode Notes
Atlanta Braves face a pivotal offseason as the health of key pitchers could make or break their championship hopes. Can Joe Jimenez, Grant Holmes, and Reynaldo Lopez return strong enough to reshape both the rotation and bullpen, or will Alex Anthopoulos need to hunt for reinforcements to keep Atlanta competitive?
Jake Mastroianni examines the wild card status of Lopez, Holmes, and Jimenez, revealing how injury recoveries impact strategy and roster decisions. Insights on the Braves’ starting pitching depth, evolving bullpen needs, and surprising moves—like declining options on Tyler Kinley and Pierce Johnson—raise big questions about Atlanta’s path forward. The analysis weighs ideal roles for Lopez and Holmes, discusses six-man rotation possibilities, and spotlights breaking news on trades and signings, including Marcus Semien and Joel Payamps. Can the Braves’ pitching staff withstand uncertainty, or will offseason moves define their fate in the NL East?
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