November 3, 2025
The Ideal Offseason for the Atlanta Braves Heading Into 2026
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Atlanta Braves fans demanding an aggressive offseason finally get their wish list. What if Alex Anthopoulos opened the checkbook and made five strategic moves to transform this roster into a World Series contender? Jake Mastroianni puts on his GM hat to outline exactly how the Braves should attack free agency and trades. Ha-Seong Kim emerges as the shortstop solution despite injury concerns. Raisel Iglesias returns as closer, while Gregory Soto provides the situational lefty weapon the bullpen desperately needs. Zac Gallen brings innings-eating reliability to the rotation. The crown jewel? Cody Bellinger as the perfect fit for Atlanta's lineup, combining contact skills with 20-30 home run power and elite defensive versatility across multiple positions. The breakdown includes detailed contract proposals, backup options at each position, and listener suggestions ranging from Jeremy Peña to Jordan Duran. Plus, reflections on how the Dodgers became baseball's gold standard and what the Braves must do to catch them. Discover the complete offseason blueprint that could reshape Atlanta's championship window. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. PrizePicks — Run Your Game. Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.