Is Max Fried's time in Atlanta already up?
The Atlanta Braves are the only home the two-time All-Star lefty has ever known, and Fried has had a marvelous career to this point at Truist Park. But as free agency looms, Fried's status as one of the top aces available could price him out of Atlanta's budget.
The Braves are still in good shape with the rest of their rotation, as Cy Young winner Chris Sale, All-Star Reynaldo López, and ascending youngster Spencer Schwellenbach will eventually be joined by Spencer Strider, who is recovering from elbow surgery in April.