"Ozzie Albies did not have a good 2025 season - after departing Monday night's game with a season-ending hamate bone injury, he'll finish with 1.3 fWAR. That mark isn't the result of any notable inputs underperformance on offense, and his defense has dipped back into the below-average range. Though his hitting picked up in the latter half of the season, that's really just driven by a strong three weeks in September:"
"it seemed pretty clear to me that if the Braves chose the "something other than business as usual" path forward for 2026 and beyond, they'd need to bring in a guy capable of starting full-time at second base as a handcuff in case Albies plays like his 2024-2025 self in 2026. Now that Albies has gotten hurt, that need seems ever greater -"
Ozzie Albies finished the 2025 season with 1.3 fWAR after a season-ending hamate bone injury. Offensive inputs did not show notable underperformance, and hitting improved late in the season mainly over a three-week September stretch. Defensive performance declined back into below-average range. Albies demonstrated consistent availability by playing in every game when healthy during the season and his career. The hamate injury typically requires roughly six weeks of recovery and can sap hitting production for some players depending on swing type. The Braves face roster crossroads for 2026, increasing the need for second-base depth or a full-time handcuff if Albies' production lags.
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