The Atlanta Braves have lost both Max Fried and Charlie Morton in free agency. They also expect to be without Spencer Strider to start the season. They could make a move for a cheap starter before the season starts.
With Chris Sale leading the way, the Braves rotation is far from doomed. However, losing Fried and Morton cannot be overlooked. They need to find a cost-effective way to build a rotation around Sale and Strider. They missed out on the opportunity to sign Justin Verlander, who signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the San Francisco Giants. FanSided's Christopher Kline urged the Braves to pivot and sign a different future Hall of Famer: Max Scherzer.