Do the Atlanta Braves Need a LEFTY Starting Pitcher This Offseason? | Atlanta Braves Podcast

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby dives into the Atlanta Braves’ offseason needs, focusing on whether the team truly requires a left-handed starting pitcher. The Braves have had a quiet offseason, with clear needs for a starting outfielder and additional relievers. Lindsay discusses the current starting rotation, highlights available left-handed pitchers, examines statistical performance differences between lefty and righty starters, and explores potential trade options, including Sonny Gray and Jordan Montgomery. He also touches on the Braves’ financial constraints and TV deal impacts. Join Lindsay for an in-depth analysis and subscribe for more Braves updates.

02:23 Debate: Do the Braves Need a Lefty Starter?
03:41 Analyzing League Performance Against Lefty vs. Righty Starters
09:02 Available Lefty Starters in Free Agency
24:38 Potential Trade Options for a Lefty Starter

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19 comments

  1. Might be off topic but was curious if there was a chance Kwan would be attainable from Cleveland. Not sure what his contract looks like but he is definitely a player.

  4. I think Patrick Sandoval would be great on the Braves as a cheap 4th starter. Give him 25 to 30 starts as the 4th starter, and he'll give you five to six innings while keeping his ERA under 4.

  13. Would love to hear your thoughts on trades for Kevin Gausman, Shane McClanahan, and Sandy Alcantara. All 3 have multiple years of control and maybe they are available? Will Gausman drop off? Can McClanahan/Alcantara stay healthy and be productive? Feels like they may be attainable considering their teams may not be in the playoffs (Blue Jays) or their teams are just bad (Rays/Marlins). Money shouldn't be too bad except for Gausman who will make 22m/23m.

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