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William Contreras, the catcher Atlanta traded away, was just named 2026 World Series MVP with Milwaukee, while Sean Murphy has battled injuries. Braves clearly lost the swap, though the A's may have fared worse. 😬

Braves lost William Contreras trade after World Series MVP, but they aren't the biggest loser

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The World Series is over, and the Braves' offseason clock is running with a possible lockout looming. Alex Anthopoulos gets an early window to negotiate with Tyler Mahle and Raisel Iglesias, free agency opens Nov. 2, and the GM Meetings run Nov. 10-12. ⏳

Key offseason dates for Braves fans to know now that the World Series is over

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Tate Southisene, Braves' No. 3 prospect, is back from a fractured wrist and hitting .303 with an .863 OPS and 4-for-4 on steals through 10 AFL games. Lefty Briggs McKenzie (No. 8) looks healthy after a June forearm scare. 🔥

Braves' No. 3 prospect is back and making noise in the AFL

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Trading Ronald Acuña Jr. is framed as a hypothetical, not a plan. The piece calls it a "deeply silly notion" but floats the Red Sox and others as possible fits, with Boston's Franklin Arias a potential centerpiece. 🤔

4 Ronald Acuña Jr. trade partners for Braves if they do unthinkable this offseason

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Sean Murphy trade, reassessed: the Braves dealt William Contreras for the older, more complete catcher, and both of the deal's central uncertainties broke against them. Like Galloping Gertie, it looked sturdy until it twisted and came apart. 🌉

How the Sean Murphy Trade Became Atlanta’s Worst-Case Outcome

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William Contreras, now the 2026 World Series MVP with champion Milwaukee, was dealt by Atlanta to the Brewers before 2023 in a three-team deal that brought Sean Murphy to the Braves. In hindsight, the trade stings. 😬

Atlanta Braves Traded 2026 World Series MVP to Brewers

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The 2026 season is over and the Brewers took the title, so the offseason starts with a likely lockout looming. The Braves face pressure to make real moves before it hits, and Battery Power also looked back at top prospect Owen Murphy's debut year in the majors.

Braves News: Offseason begins, Brewers crowned champions, more

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Braves' shortstop hole is obvious, but second base may need a shakeup too. Ozzie Albies, who started 1,117 games there over nine years, followed a 2026 All-Star first half with a rough stretch, and his production has slipped in recent seasons. 🤔

The Braves' Other Middle Infield Question

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Adam Duvall, who hasn't played since 2024, has earned $30.8 million in his career per Spotrac, about $17 million of it with the Braves. His last season: .182, 57 OPS+, -1.4 bWAR. Not a bad payday for a Gold Glove and a 2021 ring. 💍

6-Year Atlanta Braves Player Retired from Baseball with $30+ Million in Career Earnings

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Jim Bowden's top-40 free agent predictions link the Braves to Randy Arozarena, Raisel Iglesias and Mauricio Dubon, but the only starter he pairs with Atlanta is Hiromi Itoh. With rotation depth a real need, that's a thin rotation plan. 🤔

MLB insider’s “best fits” for Braves this offseason make (almost) no sense

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Braves are being urged to target free-agent lefty Nestor Cortes as a low-cost rotation option for 2027, a Martín Pérez-style reclamation project. Cortes missed all of 2026 after arm surgery, and Atlanta's depth behind Chris Sale remains uncertain. 🔍

Braves Pushed to Pursue Former Yankees Pitcher This Offseason

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Braves are being urged to sign free agent Nestor Cortes as a buy-low rotation project, but it's only a suggestion. The ex-Yankees All-Star missed all of 2026 and had a 6.29 ERA in 2025, so Heavy suggests caution. 🤔

Atlanta Braves Urged to Acquire Former New York Yankees All-Star Pitcher

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Owen Murphy's rookie year: five appearances, 12 innings, 6.93 FIP after a July 6 debut. He kept walks down (3) and missed bats, but loud contact and shaky command exposed him. Offseason could define his role. 🔧

2026 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Owen Murphy

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Braves prospect Isaiah Drake logged his first extra-base hit of the fall, a double, as Glendale edged Salt River 1-0. Logan Samuels covered 1 1/3 scoreless innings, and Owen Hackman closed it out with a scoreless save. Tate Southisene went hitless. 🔒

Braves Minor League Recap: Isaiah Drake Doubles in Narrow Win

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A "wild" Bleacher Report trade pitch floats Ronald Acuña Jr. to the Phillies for Bryce Harper. It's pure speculation, with Acuña's contract decision looming. Atlanta hasn't moved, and Harper would need to waive his no-trade clause. 🔄

Atlanta Braves 'Wild' Trade Pitch Dumps Ronald Acuña Jr. for $330 Million MVP

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Battery Power: Which guy in the organization didn’t get enough playing time in 2026?

Which guy in the organization didn’t get enough playing time in 2026?

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Braves' 2026 player review series reaches right-hander Hurston Waldrep. Elsewhere, the Rays forced Game 5 of the World Series with a 4-3 win, leaving Milwaukee up 3-1 with a shot at its first title tonight. Atlanta watches from the couch. 🍿

Braves News: Hurston Waldrep review, Rays force Game 5, and more

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Braves could hunt another bargain-bin arm like last year's Martín Pérez (142 IP, 3.04 ERA). Speculative targets: Nestor Cortes, Jordan Montgomery and Zack Littell, all cheap-buy candidates for Jeremy Hefner's reclamation shop. 🔧

3 free agent starters who could be the Braves' next Martín Pérez-level bargain

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Cooper Pratt's 12th-inning World Series homer for the Brewers, erased by a Rays comeback, is drawing comparisons to Adam Duvall's first-inning grand slam in Game 5 of 2021. Braves fans know how that story turned: Jorge Soler delivered in Game 6. ⚾

Cooper Pratt's World Series home run sparks memories of an iconic Braves moment

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