Do the Atlanta Braves Really NEED To Add Another Starting Pitcher?

Are the Atlanta Braves already set in the rotation for 2026, or should Alex Anthopoulos prioritize adding another starting pitcher this offseason? With Grant Holmes and Reynaldo López reportedly healthy, the Braves boast impressive pitching depth featuring Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach, and prospects like Hurston Waldrep and Bryce Elder. Jake Mastroianni weighs the roster's quality arms against ongoing durability concerns—can this group hold up for a full season, or does Atlanta still need a proven innings-eater?

Key topics include the shifting priorities for Braves’ offseason moves, bullpen questions sparked by Joe Jiménez’s uncertain health, and the evolving designated hitter strategy. Updates on former Brave Michael Soroka, insights from Anthopoulos’ Winter Meetings comments, and a look at potential trade and free agent targets bring fans up to speed. Don’t miss Jake Mastroianni’s expert take on what the Braves need most to stay World Series contenders.


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0:00 - Braves Starting Pitching Depth
10:58 - Offseason Priorities Ranking
13:38 - AA's Winter Meetings Comments & Bullpen Concerns