Braves gave bold prediction for the result of the regular season

Atlanta Braves He received a bold prediction that puts them in a good position for the postsezon. MLB.com Will Leitch made a Bold prediction for each divisionAnd for the Eastern National League, he predicted that Braves will be the top seed – in other terms, the best record in the National League.

Leitch indicates the simple logic of what Braves managed to break away, despite the fact that he was beaten and defeated the whole season.

“The fact that they did it to the extent that they talked about the power of their list when they are healthy,” Leitch said.

Braves finished 89-73 and with the second Wild Card in the National League. This was despite the lack of several key stars, including Ronald Accurs Jr., Spencer Strider, Austin Riley, Max Fried, Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies – to name a few – for weeks or even months at some point.

Leitch recognized the general power of the list. If they are largely healthy – Strider and Acuña will not return at the beginning of the season, but others will be – they are in a good place. They could not even matter what their top competitors move to their league outside the season.

“And in case you forget: the brave are absolutely stacked. Mets and Dodgers have done all the titles this season, but do not be surprised if the brave will arrive with the advantage on the field from home throughout October. ”

The exact time tables for returning the two stars that are still recovered have not been determined. He is expecting to come later to spring workouts. Acuña will not play in spring training games, but Strider is expected to appear before the end of spring.

Meanwhile, Riley, Albies, Harris and Reynaldo Lopez are all full participation. All these will be prepared for the opening day.

Leitch does not mention this, but it can be involved that the list is still deep enough to absorb the loss of fry and Charlie Morton in free agency.

The addition of Jurickson Profar to the line also helps to strengthen the crime.

A notable player who missed a significant time last season, Sean Murphy, will be missing at least the first week of the season again. The growth of the Capturer Drake Baldwin could predominate as additional proof of how deep this list goes.

There is a time when this prediction would not have been so daring. Just two seasons ago, Braves finished with the best four -party National League record. It shows that it takes one step back to force you to prove you again – even if you were there.

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