The Braves have become the beast of the NL East over the past four seasons, leading to four division titles and a World Series victory in 2021. Over this span, they have gone 310-235 while outscoring their opponents by 408 runs. Atlanta has made the postseason 21 times over the past 30 years, with another championship in 1995.
Their pitching staff finished eighth in ERA (3.88). The Braves bullpen picked up 31 wins, 33 losses and 40 saves, with a step back in ERA (3.97 – 10th). Atlanta scored 790 runs (eighth), hit 239 home runs (third) and stole 59 bags (21st).
The only two players signed were C Manny Pina and RP Kirby Yates. In addition, they acquired RP Jay Jackson in a minor deal with the Giants. Atlanta could lose 1B Freddie Freeman, OF Eddie Rosario, OF Joc Pederson, OF Jorge Soler, RP Richard Rodriguez, RP Chris Martin, SP Drew Smyly and C Stephen Vogt to free agency. None of these players have signed with a new team before the lockout. The Braves need to find a way to lock up Freeman to solidify the middle of their batting order.
