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Braves $140 million All-Star predicted to cut ties with Atlanta in favor of Giants

How will the Atlanta Braves approach free agency after such a wonky season?

In 2024, the Braves suffered more injuries to high-profile stars than any other club. In 2025, they expect to be healthier, but they'll first be faced with some tough decisions about who should stay and who should go this winter.

Max Fried has been one of Major League Baseball's most dependable starting pitchers ever since he joined the Braves, making two All-Star teams and helping Atlanta to a World Series title in 2021. But will Atlanta make an earnest effort to keep Fried now that he's hitting free agency?