Early look at 2026 in Atlanta
Projected Starting Lineup:
C: Shea Langeliers - 257/315/491; 120 OPS+
1B: Tyler Locklear - 249/328/403; 102 OPS+
2B: Brice Matthews - 224/311/394; 95 OPS+
SS: Masyn Winn -
3B: Josh Jung - 242/288/383; 96 OPS+
LF: Owen Caissie - 242/322/403; 100 OPS+
CF: Edwardo Quintero - 215/304/365; 88 OPS+
RF: Cam Smith - 243/316/377; 92 OPS+
DH: Matt Wallner - 239/340/463; 119 OPS+
Bench Options:
C: Jeferson Quero - 224/286/358; 79 OPS+
1B: Jonathon Long -
2B: Luisangel Acuna
2B: Juan Brito - 226/310/361; 86 OPS+
2B: Kyle DeBarge - 201/277/298; 59 OPS+
SS: Jefferson Rojas -
3B: Jared Triolo - 248/333/366; 94 OPS+
3B: Brady House - 245/283/374; 85 OPS+
OF: Kyle Isbel - 237/290/358; 81 OPS+
OF: Esteury Ruiz -
OF: Jordan Beck - 255/316/414; 93 OPS+
OF: Tyler Black - 224/326/357; 92 OPS+
OF: Enrique Bradfield - 229/303/321; 78 OPS+
OF: Lucas Spence - 198/290/306; 66 OPS+
OF: Slade Caldwell - 194/298/271; 60 OPS+
Rotation Options:
RHP: Spencer Schwellenbach - 3.39 ERA/3.44 FIP/122 ERA+
RHP: Nolan McLean -
RHP: Braxton Ashcraft - 3.61 ERA/3.65 FIP/116 ERA+
RHP: Edward Cabrera - 4.01 ERA/4.12 FIP/104 ERA+
RHP: Taj Bradley - 4.27 ERA/4.11 FIP/101 ERA+
RHP: Cody Ponce - 4.00 ERA/4.16 FIP/100 ERA+
RHP: Hurston Waldrep - 4.27 ERA/4.27 FIP/97 ERA+
RHP: Antwone Kelly - 4.39 ERA/4.56 FIP/95 ERA+
RHP: Andrew Painter - 4.80 ERA/4.59 FIP/92 ERA+
RHP: Brody Hopkins - 4.73 ERA/4.86 FIP/86 ERA+
RHP: Levi Wells - 4.83 ERA/4.78 FIP/86 ERA+
LHP: Sam Aldegheri - 5.43 ERA/5.35 FIP/78 ERA+
Bullpen Options:
LHP: Alex Vesia - 3.41 ERA/3.69 FIP/126 ERA+
LHP: Andrew Nardi - 3.86 ERA/3.76 FIPO/108 ERA+
RHP: Kyle Amendt - 3.86 ERA/4.05 FIP/108 ERA+
RHP: Mason Englert - 3.97 ERA/3.89 FIP/103 ERA+
RHP: Kyle Nicolas 4.14 ERA/4.33 FIP/101 ERA+
LHP: Justin Wrobleski - 4.42 ERA/4.25 FIP/97 ERA+
RHP: Edgardo Henriquez - 4.66 ERA/4.44 FIP/92 ERA+
RHP: Josh Ekness - 4.64 ERA/4.67 FIP/90 ERA+
RHP: Blake Burkhalter - 4.93 ERA/4.93 FIP/84 ERA+
Prospects (No ZiPS):
C: Ramon Ramirez
OF: Kevin Alvarez
OF: Asbel Gonzalez
OF: Kavares Tears
RHP: Luke Sinnard
RHP: Braylon Doughty
RHP: Stharlin Torres
RHP: R.J. Gordon
RHP: Yordin Chalas
LHP: Luis de la Torre
2026 Braves
Moderator: Braves
Re: 2026 Braves
Updated w/ 90% of ZiPS in.
Like the way the rotation is coming together, but the offense is certainly lagging behind. Hoping another year of seasoning will lead to a bit of an uptick next year for some of the younger guys on offense but there are definitely holes to fill. Bullpen is a bit of a work in progress as well. Might be a bit more competitive than 2025 (not saying a whole lot there) but even with Nils moving to Pittsburgh, Pat G. and Jake joining the NL East means the Braves are probably in for another long season.
Like the way the rotation is coming together, but the offense is certainly lagging behind. Hoping another year of seasoning will lead to a bit of an uptick next year for some of the younger guys on offense but there are definitely holes to fill. Bullpen is a bit of a work in progress as well. Might be a bit more competitive than 2025 (not saying a whole lot there) but even with Nils moving to Pittsburgh, Pat G. and Jake joining the NL East means the Braves are probably in for another long season.
