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Braves may be priced out of Randy Arozarena’s market already if contract prediction is right

If MLB insider Jim Bowden is right about Randy Arozarena's next contract, the Atlanta Braves may already be out of the bidding for his services.

By Eric Cole · House That Hank Built

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 3:11 PM

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Writer Eric Cole suggests the Braves could be priced out of free agent Randy Arozarena if contract projections hold.
MLB insider Jim Bowden projects Arozarena could receive a five-year, $124 million permanent free-agent contract.
The Braves require offensive reinforcement from right-handed batters following disappointing production across their lineup.

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The Atlanta Braves may be priced out of signing free-agent outfielder Randy Arozarena, according to analysis by Eric Cole. While Atlanta needs right-handed hitting following offensive struggles from Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley, MLB insider Jim Bowden projects Arozarena could secure a five-year, $124 million deal in free agency.

Cole argues that Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos typically avoids long-term, high-AAV contracts. Pairing that projected financial commitment with draft-pick compensation tied to a qualifying offer makes an Atlanta pursuit unlikely unless Arozarena accepts a shorter, three-year agreement.

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Braves may be priced out of Randy Arozarena’s market already if contract prediction is right

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