It seems that over the past few years, more often than not, if there is news concerning the Atlanta Braves there is a good chance it will happen on a Monday. Last Monday, the Braves announced Walt Weiss as their new manager. Today, the NL Rookie of the Year will be named.
Both Cade Horton of the Cubs and Drake Baldwin of the Braves had seasons worthy of earning the award. However, if Baldwin were to win the award, the Braves would earn an extra draft pick near the top of the 2026 MLB Draft. While
the pick itself could be valuable next summer to add talent, it also could be an additional asset that gives Atlanta extra incentive to make a significant trade or signing. It is an award that benefits the Braves and Baldwin in multiple ways, and also could have an impact on the level of moves the Braves make this summer.
Braves News
The hiring of Weiss and the rest of the coaching staff over the past week shows the Braves feel urgency to make needed to changes to improve in 2026 and beyond.
The latest player review looked at the brief time of Jake Fraley as a Brave. Fraley was claimed by the Rays last week.
MLB News
MLB.com looks at the resume for each Rookie of the Year finalist in both leagues.
Tatsuya Imai will be posted this offseason to come to MLB.
Former Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase were indicted on gambling related charges on Sunday.
