News flash: The Atlanta Braves have officially acquired the outstanding all-star pitcher from the San Diego Padres. According to sources, the team broke trade records by spending $190 million over four years to acquire the four-time all-star. Nevertheless, the team would prefer to keep the three-time pitcher, following………….RED MORE……..

The Atlanta Braves could have some notable personnel losses after this season

The Atlanta Braves could see some significant roster changes after 2024.

The team has several pending free agents, although more turnover is expected on the pitching front than from the position player group, with several arms not having club options that could extend the team’s control for an additional season.

Of course, there’s also the demand aspect. Bleacher Report, ranking the top 25 upcoming free agents, named two Braves, both arms, among their top 25 most in-demand free agents next offseason.

Starting pitcher Charlie Morton, who will turn 41 soon after the season ends, made the list at #20. Here’s what writer Joel Reuter said about Morton’s upcoming free agency campaign:

Morton has made at least 30 starts three years in a row for the Braves, serving as a veteran workhorse while posting a 3.77 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 604 strikeouts in 521 innings during that stretch. He’s the third-oldest player to appear in an MLB game this season, behind Justin Verlander and Jesse Chavez.

Any talk of Morton’s pending free agency, in my opinion, needs to also address his stated preferences to play close to his family, who live in Florida. Logically, there’s not as many teams that have a realistic chance of signing Morton, with the Braves and the two Florida franchises (including his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays) being the only logical teams that Morton would join if he chooses to delay retirement by one more season.