The Atlanta Braves don't typically let their homegrown stars walk, but this winter could provide a notable exception.
In recent years, the Braves have dished out lucrative extensions to star players like Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, and Spencer Strider. But there was one All-Star that Atlanta was never able to lock down before he hit free agency: Max Fried.
Fried, a 30-year-old lefty with a 73-36 career record, expects to command a nine-figure contract this winter. The Braves don't seem particularly interested in entering a bidding war to bring him back, which could spell doom if the list of potential suitors keep growing.