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3 Braves ready for breakout September ahead of playoffs

As the Atlanta Braves navigate the closing stretch of the MLB season, they hold a commanding position in the wild card race with a focus on securing a postseason berth. Key to their September surge are three players whose performances could define the team's success: Jarred Kelenic, Jorge Soler, and Spencer Schwellenbach. Each has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season and now stands ready to elevate their game at the most crucial time as the Braves fight to keep the third and final Wild Card spot as the 2024 season nears an end.

Jarred Kelenic: seeking consistency

Atlanta Braves center fielder Jarred Kelenic (24) catches a fly ball as right fielder Jorge Soler (2) looks on against the Miami Marlins in the fifth inning at Truist Park.
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Kelenic entered the 2024 season with high expectations after being acquired from the Mariners in December of last year but has experienced a series of ups and downs, resulting in a .