The Atlanta Braves did not meet expectations in 2024. They were swept by the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card. With key players hitting free agency, the roster, specifically the rotation, could look very different in 2025.
While predicting landing spots for the top free-agent pitchers, Newsweek's Zach Pressnell predicted that Max Fried would land with the Boston Red Sox.
"The Boston Red Sox need a starting pitcher desperately this winter. Boston will be involved in the bidding wars for all the top arms," wrote Pressnell. "But it's Max Fried's high school connection with Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito that moves the needle here.