Former MLB player Jeff Francoeur urges the Atlanta Braves to pursue Bo Bichette amid offseason rumors about the club’s shortstop situation.

The latest Braves news comes one day after Atlanta added depth by signing outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million contract. Yastrzemski is the grandson of Carl Yastrzemski and also ranked inside The Athletic’s top 50 MLB free agents heading into the offseason.

Why Atlanta's position when considering free agents who rejected qualifying offers is different, potential Reds trade targets and more.

The Braves' bullpen will have the most formidable 1-2 punch in the National League East — if not all of baseball — in 2026.

The Braves added more versatility to their roster on Wednesday night, when they signed Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million contract. Yastrzemski will earn $9 million in 2026 and $10 million in 2027.

The lottery will determine the first six picks in the 2026 MLB Draft, with the rest of the picks going by the worst record, giving the Braves a chance to control the draft if they hit big in the lottery since they also have the #26 pick thanks to Drake Baldwin’s Rookie of the Year Award.

The Atlanta Braves look to put their best foot forward for the 2026 season, and here is what he expect from their plan at the start of the Winter Meetings