Most teams have (some) problems. The Braves have been competitive and in playoff position essentially all seasons, and they are definitely not lacking in roster concerns. Coming in to June’s final week, here were the Braves ranks among all MLB teams in various areas:
- Hitting, wRC+: 4th
- Defense, Fangraphs Def: 5th
- Starting pitching, fWAR: 12th
- Relief pitching, fWAR: 14th
None of these are bad, but the bullpen stands out as the most obvious place to improve. But, improving the bullpen can be a tricky thing.