The Atlanta Braves could look to acquire Jack Flaherty in free agency to replace Max Fried in the starting rotation.

New Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is considered the coveted prize in this year’s international free agency pool and naturally draws all the headlines, but there are plenty of other intriguing prospects in this class.

As the clock winds down on the MLB offseason, the Braves are seen as a top landing spot for a World Series champion coming off a bounce-back year

The prized righty pitcher was one of the most sought-after international free agents in recent memory and picked the Dodgers over a considerable list of other suitors.

The Atlanta Braves should be considered one of the favorites to land Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty in free agency.

The Atlanta Braves top free agent target could be making his decision soon. However, the Braves have multiple teams competing against them.

"On paper, the Braves starting rotation could be one of the best in baseball. However, Spencer Strider is returning from an internal brace procedure that cost him almost all of the 2024 season and won't be ready for Opening Day. Meanwhile, Chris Sale and Reynaldo López carry quite a bit of injury risk."

This is how it feels, anyway, and it isn't just because the Dodgers were revealed as the winners of the Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes on Friday. It is a big deal that one of the most talented pitchers on Earth is destined for Dodger Blue, but there's more going on here.

Walker Buehler has already signed with the Boston Red Sox, and Jack Flaherty could be next to go. The 29-year-old righty is projected for a four-year, $92 million contract ( The Athletic) and would profile as the Dodgers' fifth starter in the current projected rotation.

An argument can be made that the Atlanta Braves have had the most disappointing offseason in the league. Sure, it's fair for them to expect injury luck to be be

Check out all the latest news and notes surrounding the Atlanta Braves. Recent moves include adding a new catcher, and the remainder of the IFA class.

The Braves are focused on developing their highly touted teenage pitcher, whom they signed in the international pool