Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos told reporters in his end-of-the-year press conference that the team's payroll would rise in 2025.
Initially, Anthopoulos' comment on payroll led to pundits connecting the Braves to a variety of potential free agent and trade targets at the beginning of the offseason. However, that buzz may be wearing off.
It appeared to be completely gone for Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer on Dec. 2 when he ranked his top 25 free agents ahead of baseball's winter meetings.
On the list, Rymer named four potential suitors for each of his top 10 free agents available.