The Atlanta Braves can’t seem to catch a break.
After franchise stars Ronald Acuña Jr., Spencer Strider and Austin Riley all went down with season-ending injuries during the 2024 campaign, the team has now ruled out reliever Joe Jiménez for at least eight months following knee surgery.
Now the front office is left to fortify its bullpen with a free agent or trade candidate as it hopes for a healthy and productive 2025. Listing its best potential targets for FanSided, Chase Owens has urged the team to consider legendary closer Aroldis Chapman as an option.