October 31, 2025
Atlanta Braves Offseason: Top Starting Pitcher Targets
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Atlanta Braves face critical offseason decision on starting pitching depth. After losing all five opening day starters to injury in 2025, can they avoid another rotation disaster? Jake Mastroianni breaks down the entire free agent starting pitcher market, organizing available arms into five tiers based on value and fit for the Braves. The analysis covers elite options like Dylan Cease and Framber Valdez, buy-low candidates including Zac Gallen and Michael King, proven veterans like Merrill Kelly, and valuable swing men such as Nick Martinez. Key discussion points include why the Braves need both a quality mid-rotation starter and a reliable swing man, how modern teams must plan for losing multiple starters to injury, and why relying solely on flyer signings won't work again. Discover which pitchers could transform the Atlanta Braves rotation and prevent another depth crisis in 2026. 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.