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Outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. is now a free agent. He elected free agency on Nov. 6 after Atlanta sent him outright to Triple-A Gwinnett on Oct. 15. The 29-year-old center fielder's Braves run ends quietly. 🏃

29-Year-Old Speedster Immediately Released By Atlanta Braves

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Braves are floated as a possible trade fit for Marlins All-Star shortstop Otto Lopez, per CBS Sports' Dayn Perry. Lopez hit .305 with a NL-best 191 hits, while Ha-Seong Kim hit .116. Landing him from a division rival could be tricky. 🔍

Braves Floated as Trade Fit for Marlins All-Star After Breakout Season

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Braves rotation planning for 2027 starts with Tyler Mahle, who posted a 1.99 ERA in nine starts for Atlanta after the deadline and may be the top free-agent target. Spencer Strider is expected to be a full go in spring training. 🎯

Who could round out the Braves' rotation in 2027?

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Matt Olson is a National League Silver Slugger finalist, adding to a season that already brought a Gold Glove and Fielding Bible honors. He won the Silver Slugger in 2023, and winners are announced Nov. 17. 🏆

Braves News: Matt Olson named Silver Slugger finalist, front office changes, and more

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Michael Harris II missed the Silver Slugger finalist cut, and his social media post suggests he noticed. He hit .294/.321/.491 with 26 homers and 12 steals in 621 plate appearances. Matt Olson was the Braves' lone finalist. 🧐

Michael Harris II dropped not-so-subtle hint about his feelings over Silver Slugger snub

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The Braves are reportedly bringing Perry Minasian back as a senior advisor in amateur scouting, the same role Dana Brown took last week. Two ex-Atlanta execs, both dismissed as AL West GMs, are back in Alex Anthopoulos' orbit. 🔁

Braves To Hire Perry Minasian As Senior Advisor

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Perry Minasian is reportedly returning to the Braves, joining Dana Brown in the same front office role and reuniting with Alex Anthopoulos. Two familiar GMs, one suddenly crowded war room, and a farm system finally worth the attention. 🧠

Former Angels GM Perry Minasian returns to the Braves organization, per report

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Braves Journal kicks off a "Where Do We Go From Here?" offseason series, with Jon S. arguing over roster construction after the Oct. 7 loss. Only Riley, Albies, Lee, Acuña and Strider remain from the 2021 champs. Sadness, meet spreadsheet. 📉

Where Do We Go From Here? (Jon S. Version) - Braves Journal

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Shortstop is a real offseason need: Ha-Seong Kim and Mauricio Dubon are both free agents, and Dubon could still return. If he walks, the free-agent class is thin and trade costs are uncertain. Kim, Arcia and Abrams reportedly rank among options to pass on. 🔍

Ranking the Braves’ realistic shortstop options this offseason if Mauricio Dubon does leave

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Johnny Washington, the Braves' 2026 minor-league hitting coordinator, is reportedly headed to the Mets as co-hitting coach for 2027, per Joel Sherman. Atlanta's farm system could be losing a key voice. 🔄

Report: New York Mets to Hire Former Braves Hitting Coach In Latest Shakeup

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Former Braves outfielder Cristian Pache, a member of the 2021 World Series champions, elected free agency from the Mets on November 2. Glove-first profile, but a .181 career average and 45 OPS+ make a Braves reunion look unlikely.

Ex-Atlanta Braves World Series Champion Quietly Becomes MLB Free Agent

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Rotation help is the Braves' offseason priority, and CBS Sports' Dayn Perry floated Rays lefty Shane McClanahan as a possible trade target. He posted a 3.36 ERA over 24 starts, though health risk and Tampa's willingness to deal are unconfirmed. 🔍

Braves Predicted to Land All-Star Ace in Massive Offseason Move

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Braves' Q3 report: baseball revenue up 4% and attendance per home game up 14%, but a $51.1M loss through September (vs. $36.2M profit in 2025) follows a higher payroll. Retail and licensing surged. The lockout looms. 💼

Braves release third quarter 2026 financial reports ahead of potential lockout

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Tate Southisene landed at #8 on Baseball America's dynasty second basemen top 10, a notable spot for a 20-year-old fresh off his first pro season. He posted a .929 OPS in Low-A Augusta before reaching Double-A Columbus. Position still TBD. ⭐

This is a crazy list for Tate Southisene to be on

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Matt Olson is a 2026 NL Silver Slugger finalist at first base, joining his Fielding Bible and Gold Glove wins. He hit .251/.321/.502 with a league-best 41 homers and a 122 wRC+. Winners are announced November 17. 🏆

Matt Olson named as 2026 Silver Slugger finalist at first base

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Matt Olson is a 2026 NL Silver Slugger finalist at first base, backed by a .823 OPS and 41 homers. Freddie Freeman missed the cut, which should quiet the Olson-vs-Freeman debate. Olson's company: Bauers, Burleson and Devers. 🏆

Matt Olson’s Silver Slugger nomination should officially turn page on annoying Braves debate

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Matt Olson is a Silver Slugger finalist, giving the Braves first baseman a shot at his second win with Atlanta. Louisville Slugger announced the finalists Thursday, and winners will be revealed Nov. 17. 🏆

Here are the 2026 Silver Slugger Award finalists

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Drake Baldwin missed the cut as a Silver Slugger finalist at catcher, with Hunter Goodman and Gabriel Moreno getting the NL nods. He ranked second among NL catchers in wRC+ (126) and fWAR (3.3), but a mid-May oblique injury and a slump hurt his case. 🧢

Braves' Drake Baldwin snubbed for Silver Slugger award, and he only has himself to blame

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Braves trade chips are under review heading into the offseason, with a blockbuster framed as a possibility, not a done deal. JR Ritchie (23, 4.91 ERA over 73+ innings) and prospect Cam Caminiti rank among the pieces teams could value. 🔄

Ranking the Atlanta Braves top trade chips entering the offseason

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Tim Hyers is back as Braves hitting coach despite a middling 2026 offense. Across 2025-26, Atlanta ranks ninth in xwOBA but 15th in wOBA and 16th in wRC+. Fine-ish apparently doesn't get you fired. 🤷

What would it take for the Braves to move on from Tim Hyers?

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