Recent Brave Tyler Mahle could get another team to fall in love like the Twins did

Chris Schad of Puckett's Pond argues that free-agent pitcher Tyler Mahle is positioned to secure a lucrative contract this offseason following an impressive late-season resurgence with the Atlanta Braves. After being traded from the San Francisco Giants, Mahle posted a 4-1 record with a 1.99 ERA over nine regular-season starts for Atlanta and registered a 1.35 postseason ERA, including allowing two runs over 6.1 innings in a 4-1 playoff loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Schad notes that Mahle's injury-shortened stint with the Minnesota Twins in 2022 and 2023 was disappointing, but his recent performance and 149 total regular-season innings pitched may attract aggressive suitors in free agency. The writer suggests potential new collective bargaining rules, such as a salary floor, could further incentivize teams needing veteran pitching depth to gamble on a major contract for the 32-year-old right-hander.