The Atlanta Braves Have Left Field and Left-Handed Relief Problems | Atlanta Braves Podcast

Lindsay Crosby breaks down two pressing Braves issues: unproductive left field play and a lack of dependable left-handed relief beyond Dylan Lee. Mike Yastrzemski's poor Statcast indicators and continued everyday usage are examined, while Eli White’s plantar fasciitis leaves Atlanta effectively short-handed and may necessitate an IL move and an outfield call-up from Gwinnett (Brewer Hicklen, DeShawn Keirsey Jr., Ben Gamel, or José Azocar). On the bullpen side, Crosby argues José Suarez isn’t the answer and details Aaron Bummer’s velocity drop, worsening location, altered pitch usage, and growing liability, while explaining why Dylan Dodd profiles better vs righties than lefties and noting Hayden Harris as a small-sample possibility—ultimately suggesting a trade-deadline lefty is needed. The episode also recaps the Braves’ 10–4 loss to Miami, Grant Holmes’ (apparently planned) short outing, bullpen damage, and why Holmes may fit best as a future swingman/reliever.

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