The Atlanta Braves did not meet expectations in 2024 and are faced with many key players hitting free agency. They could lose one of their starters to the Houston Astros. The Astros lost Yusei Kikuchi when he signed a three-year, $63 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
While listing replacements for Kikuchi, FanSided's Christopher Kline named Braves starter Max Fried as a potential option for the Astros.
"Max Fried appears destined for a breakup with the Atlanta Braves, which could lead him as far as the American League," wrote Kline. "There has been a lot of buzz around the Dodgers or Angels, his hometown teams, but the Kikiuchi contract probably takes the Angels out of the race.