Breaking: Atlanta’s Outfield Gets Boost With World Series Winner
The Atlanta Braves did not meet expectations in 2024. The team was swept by the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card. While they may not spend big in free agency, they could look to bring in some familiar faces for cheap.
FanSided’s Mitchell Barbee urged the Braves to sign Robbie Grossman who spent 46 games with the Braves in 2022.
“If Atlanta wants to play it cheap but still have an above-average bat in left field, Grossman might be the perfect candidate,” wrote Barbee.
Grossman was traded to the Braves from the Detroit Tigers in 2022. Since then he has played for the Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals. He won the World Series with the Rangers in 2023. The Braves left field situation is not very clear as of right now. They could non-tender Ramón Laureano and Jared Kelenic has not shown he can be an everyday player.
“If non-tendering Laureano is the route the Braves take, Jarred Kelenic could become the primary left fielder. However, Kelenic had a rather disappointing 2024 season, especially when facing lefties (41 wRC+),” wrote Barbee.
Spotrac projects Grossman to sign a one-year, $2.5 million deal in free agency. He is a career .242 hitter with 93 career home runs. The Braves could platoon him with Kelenic in left field. Grossman made his debut in 2013. He would bring another “savvy veteran” to Atlanta as they gear up to make a deep run in 2025.
