How Braves might address rotation concerns
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ly isnβt a big deal. But when a pitcher has a shoulder problem, far too often itβs a huge deal.
In fact, a little more than eight months later, the Braves are still dealing with the lingering effects of this shoulder ailment. Wright wonβt be available again before the 2025 season. His absence is fueling the rotation concerns the Braves face as they enter this offseason knowing the upcoming season could also be Max Fried’s last in Atlanta.
Charlie Morton is waiting to learn whether the Braves will exercise his $20 million option for the 2024 season. If Morton returns, he would join Fried, Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder to fill four of the rotationβs five spots. If he doesnβt return, Atlanta would be staring at two rotation voids for β24 and possibly three for β25 if Fried ends up signing elsewhere next offseason. [Editor’s note: The Braves have since exercised Morton’s $20 million option.]
Still, while Friedβs future has to be factored into every decision, the Braves donβt necessarily have to address his potential departure this offseason.