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3 free agent starters who could be the Braves’ next Martín Pérez-level bargain

The Atlanta Braves are well-known to be bargain bin shoppers under Alex Anthopoulos. Here are some free agent arms who could end up being bargains.

By Mitchell Barbee · House That Hank Built

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 12:10 PM

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Mitchell Barbee identifies Nestor Cortes, Jordan Montgomery, and Zack Littell as potential bargain pitching targets for the Atlanta Braves.
The proposed targets could potentially mirror Martín Pérez, who delivered 142 innings and a 3.04 ERA on a minor league deal.
Left-handed free agent Nestor Cortes missed the 2026 season due to injury and would likely require a minor league contract.

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Mitchell Barbee of House That Hank Built identifies Nestor Cortes, Jordan Montgomery, and Zack Littell as three potential free agent bargain starters for the Atlanta Braves ahead of the 2027 season. Following the success of Martín Pérez's minor league signing, Barbee argues the Braves could look for similar value additions this offseason.

Cortes missed the 2026 season due to injury, while Montgomery posted a 4.15 ERA over 26 innings in 2026. Littell struggled during stints with the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks, making him and Cortes potential minor league bounce-back candidates.

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