Ken Rosenthal has outlined several strategic moves and potential risks surrounding the Atlanta Braves’ offseason plans, shedding light on the team’s focus for the future. First, the Braves made a notable trade with the Boston Red Sox, acquiring 35-year-old left-handed pitcher Chris Sale in exchange for infielder Vaughn Grissom. Despite Sale’s injury concerns and recent underperformance, the Braves hope he can provide the type of veteran leadership and stability they saw from Charlie Morton. The risk is relatively low for the Braves since the financial commitment to Sale is…
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Former Atlanta Braves postseason hero struggling with his new team
Jorge Soler has long been recognized for his offensive power, but this year his performance has been underwhelming. He has managed only six home runs, with a .215 batting average and a .684 OPS, along with a brief stint on the injured list. These stats are a far cry from his peak performance with the Royals in 2019, when he hit .265 with an impressive 48 home runs and a .922 OPS. Numerous injuries over the years have greatly hindered Soler’s productivity. Soler had a brief stint with the Braves…