Atlanta Braves News

Braves have until free agency opens Nov. 2 to lock up Tyler Mahle and Mauricio Dubon in the exclusive window. Miss, and rivals can bid on two players Atlanta needs for rotation depth and shortstop. Clock's ticking. ⏳

Braves’ current exclusive free agent negotiating window may make or break their offseason

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Mauricio Dubón officially became a free agent on October 29, ending a season in which he played in 153 games and covered nearly every position for the NL East champion Braves. Utility man, now unsigned. 🔄

Atlanta Braves Star Immediately Hits Free Agency After Season

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Braves reportedly signed Cuban catching prospect Anthony Calderon, 17, for a reported $350K, beating out the Marlins, Rangers and Royals. The 6'4" backstop brings power and defense, but he's a long-term play. $533,700 reportedly remains in the pool. 🧢

Braves reportedly sign International Free Agent Cuban C Anthony Calderon

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Sonny Gray's mutual option was declined, and Atlanta is floated as a possible fit. After an NLDS loss to the Dodgers exposed rotation depth, Gray could slot behind Chris Sale as a proven arm. Speculative for now. 🎯

Ranking 3 best Sonny Gray free agency destinations after declining mutual option

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Kyle Farmer officially elected free agency on October 29, so the 10-year veteran is now open to sign with any team. The Braves' season ended October 7 with a 4-1 Game 4 NLDS loss to the Dodgers, and the offseason is underway. 🧳

10-Year MLB Player Immediately Becomes Atlanta Braves Free Agent

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Undrafted signee Daniel Brooks went from a 6.17 FCL ERA to a 1.81 mark across three levels in 2026, with 73 strikeouts in 49 2/3 innings. The 6-foot-7 righty's fastball-slider combo could make him a 2027 sleeper, though a big-league look is likely premature. 🎯

From undrafted to undeniable? How Daniel Brooks could be a 2027 surprise for Braves organization

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Former Braves reliever Joe Jimenez is now a free agent. Shoulder issues kept him off MLB mounds in 2025 and 2026, after a 2.62 ERA over 68.2 innings in 2024. Suitors are unclear for a 31-year-old who hasn't pitched in two years. 🩹

Former All-Star Player Suddenly Becomes Free Agent After Atlanta Braves Tenure

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Joe Jimenez, the former Tigers All-Star, is now a free agent after two Braves seasons. His 2.62 ERA in 2024 was strong, but shoulder issues kept him off an MLB mound since. Suitors are unclear. Atlanta's bullpen could have used him. 🩹

Former All-Star Pitcher Elects Free Agency After 2-Year Atlanta Braves Stint

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Chadwick Tromp's 2026 Braves stint: 12 games amid catcher injuries, .200/.192/.240, highlighted by a May 22 walk-off hit vs. Washington. Designated for assignment June 4, he ended up with the Dodgers' Triple-A club. Depth option again in 2027? Possibly. 🧢

2026 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Chadwick Tromp

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Braves have parted ways with Ha-Seong Kim, who hits free agency after a $20 million, one-year deal. He managed a .116 average, no homers and a negative WAR in 51 games. Atlanta still won 94 games and the NL East, so the shortstop bridge cost a lot for very little. 📉

Atlanta Braves Officially Cut Ties With $20 Million Bust

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Former Braves lefty Sean Newcomb is now a free agent after a strong 2026 with the White Sox. Heavy argues Atlanta should consider a 2-3 year deal if the price is right. He logged a 4.25 ERA over 383 innings in six Braves seasons. Opinion, not a report. 🤔

6-Year Atlanta Braves Pitcher Makes Sudden Decision About MLB Future

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Braves OF prospect Owen Carey is turning heads in the Arizona Fall League. After an uneven 2026, his added patience has him at .314/.455/.429 through 11 games, with two triples and 7 walks against 3 strikeouts. Less hacking, more production. 📈

Owen Carey is the latest Braves prospect to break out down in the Arizona Fall League

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Former Braves closer Craig Kimbrel elected free agency on Oct. 29 after a 2026 split between the Mets, Royals and Rays (1-5, 4.50 ERA in 46 games). The four-time All-Star spent his first five seasons in Atlanta, so he's back on the market. ⚾

Atlanta Braves Legend Immediately Becomes Free Agent After Volatile Season

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Michael King opting out of his Padres deal makes him a possible Braves rotation target. Coming off a 3.21 ERA over 185 innings, he could command roughly $30M a year, and one idea floated is a four-year, $120M offer. 🎯

Michael King's option decision just gave Braves their first free agent target this offseason

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Braves exercised 2027 options on Ronald Acuña Jr. ($17M) and Ozzie Albies ($7M), and reinstated Schwellenbach, Strider, Waldrep and Wentz from the 60-day IL. Otto Lopez and Jeremy Peña are reportedly linked as shortstop trade candidates. 🧾

Braves News: Option decisions, shortstop trade candidates, and more

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Braves could kick tires on free agent Ian Happ, who hit .218/.326/.412 with 24 homers and 189 strikeouts in 2026. A fit only works if the Cubs skip the qualifying offer; $23 million plus a lost pick is steep for that line. 🤔

Braves should kick the tires on free agent Ian Happ this offseason (but with an important catch)

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Braves exercised Ozzie Albies' $7 million option, but one view argues they should still add a second baseman. Albies posted the worst xwOBA and wRC+ of his career despite an All-Star nod, and Arraez, Torres and Chisholm are possible cheap free-agent fits. 🔍

Braves should consider adding another 2B, even after making obvious Ozzie Albies decision

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Braves Today's Friday Mailbag tackles whether Jurickson Profar is on the 2027 Opening Day roster. His tradability, clubhouse fit and salary are all in question, and the mailbag also covers Atlanta's shortstop timetable, Drake Baldwin's lineup spot and Matt Olson's iron-man streak.

The Friday Mailbag: What Will the Braves Do With Jurickson Profar?

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Braves No. 21 prospect Owen Carey is hitting .435 (10-for-23) with two triples and seven walks during a six-game Arizona Fall League streak. Cutting his swing rate from 56% to 46% has him toned down, locked in, and far less jumpy. 🎯

Balancing act: Braves OF prospect succeeds by slowing things down in the desert

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Former Braves lefty AJ Minter, 33, is a free agent after Minnesota removed him from the Twins roster as of Oct. 29. He spent 8 years in Atlanta, then signed with the Mets before landing in Minnesota. A familiar bullpen arm is back on the market. ⚾

8-Year Atlanta Braves Player Suddenly Becomes MLB Free Agent

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