The Atlanta Braves are eagerly anticipating the start of the 2025 season after a challenging 2024 where they encountered significant injuries to star players Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. Strider underwent Tommy John surgery, and Acuña Jr.'s season ended early due to an ACL tear. Both are expected to return by mid-2025, crucial for the team's playoff ambitions. Despite their playoff appearance, key players underperformed last season, leading the Braves to rely on a healthy roster, particularly Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, and Matt Olson, to regain their form for a strong 2025 campaign.
If the Braves want to go deep into the postseason in 2025, they need Strider and Acuña back healthy and the supporting cast to improve on their 2024 numbers.
The lone beacon of hope in the lineup was designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who finished in the top five in all three Triple Crown categories, including a career best 154 OPS+.
Despite making the playoffs in 2024, last season saw the Braves struggle through injuries and multiple players performing below expectations, affecting their postseason run.
All-star second baseman Ozzie Albies posted a career-low 32 percent hard hit rate while battling multiple injuries, indicating the struggles faced by Braves players in 2024.
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