The Atlanta Braves may have some big shoes to fill this coming offseason when left-hander Max Fried hits the open market.
They have been unable to sign him to a long-term extension, and him testing the waters of free agency seems inevitable.
Atlanta could ultimately lose the star left-hander, but that doesn't mean they're out of options. It could even lead them to target another star pitcher to anchor their staff.
"Shane Bieber underwent Tommy John surgery in April and is not expected back on the mound until next summer," Jim Bowden wrote. "He could wait to sign until he is healthy, but it's more likely that some team gives him a two-year deal at a reduced rate and takes a chance on his rehabilitation since he's a front-of-the-rotation starter when right.