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How will Braves address free agency, other pressing offseason questions?

ATLANTA -- The Braves battled through an injury-plagued regular season to win the National League East for the seventh time in the past nine seasons. But their perseverance wasn’t enough to dethrone the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers in…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 7:00 PM
How will Braves address free agency, other pressing offseason questions?
Key Things to Know
  • Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos outlined the club's offseason plans following their postseason elimination.
  • Anthopoulos said recovering pitchers Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach cannot yet be penciled in as rotation locks.
  • The Braves will utilize their exclusive negotiating window regarding pending free agent pitcher Tyler Mahle.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Atlanta Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos addressed the media on Sunday to outline the team's key offseason priorities following their National League Division Series elimination against the Dodgers. Anthopoulos discussed roster management, rotation depth, and pending free agency decisions across the organization.

Anthopoulos stated the club cannot responsibly count on recovering pitchers Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach to guarantee 30 starts alongside Chris Sale. He also expressed satisfaction with impending free agent Tyler Mahle, affirmed comfort with Mauricio Dubón at shortstop, and noted internal discussions will address Austin Riley's offense and Jurickson Profar's future.

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