#atlanta-braves

#atlanta-braves

The Atlanta Braves made a strategic shift during the 2025 MLB Draft, focusing on position players for the first time in six years, especially with their first three picks.

"To create an environment where you can spend eight, nine hours at The Battery and the field, and still feel like you have all the time in the world, I think they've done a wonderful job building this place," Dodgers and former Braves All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman said.

Ethan Conrad, drafted by the Chicago Cubs, showcased remarkable skills, slashing .372/.495/.744 with seven home runs and 27 RBIs despite a shoulder injury limiting his 2025 season to 21 games.

The Braves have struggled against lefty JP Sears, with notable OPS challenges for key players like Acuña Jr., Riley, Ozuna, Murphy, and Albies.

Ozzie Albies has a career 108 wRC+ and more than 20 career WAR yet has struggled in 2025 with a slash line of .223/.292/.315 over 90 games.

Bryce Elder struggled against the Angels, allowing four earned runs over five innings, while the Braves' offense only managed one run from a late homer.

Chris Sale, the reigning 2025 National League Cy Young Award winner, enjoys his ninth All-Star Game selection with Atlanta, showcasing an impressive 2.52 ERA this season.

The Atlanta Braves selected veteran right-handed pitcher Jesse Chavez to the major league roster and optioned lefty Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Grant Holmes finished June with a 3.44 FIP and a 3.24 xFIP, experiencing improvement in his strikeout rate and going over 5 innings consistently since May.