"It was interesting that he seemed to think that non-qualifying offer free agents or perhaps select non-top-tier trade options are the more likely avenues. Freddy Peralta is a hot commodity and has been covered a decent bit, but Jose Berrios is an off-the-beaten-path option that might be up Alex Anthopoulos' alley and has an interesting profile. Berrios has struggled since joining Toronto, but was previously a reliable mid-rotation option in Minnesota."
"The Braves are once again experiencing some uncertainty regarding their TV deal. They could find themselves on a different channel or platform, or suffer loss of revenue. Ivan took a look at what we should expect from Ozzie Albies this season, as he has been heavily diminished from his peak over the last two years. The Rockies signed Michael Lorenzen to a one year $8 million deal, with a $9 million club option to be a starting pitcher for the club."
The Braves are pursuing starting pitching this offseason and may favor non-qualifying-offer free agents or select non-top-tier trade options. Freddy Peralta emerges as a high-demand target while Jose Berrios presents a buy-low alternative with an interesting profile. Berrios struggled in Toronto but had prior reliability as a mid-rotation starter in Minnesota and carries one year at $19 million plus an opt-out tied to two years at $24 million. Anthopoulos would likely seek to address the opt-out in any trade. Additional notes include Braves TV-deal uncertainty, Ozzie Albies' diminished performance, Michael Lorenzen's signing, and Yankees-Bellinger negotiations.
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