Atlanta Braves Look to Rebuild Pitching Staff in Offseason
The Atlanta Braves are on a mission to replenish their depleted pitching staff ahead of the new season, having used an unprecedented 46 pitchers throughout the regular campaign. This year's opening-day rotation was plagued by injuries, and the team's decision-making was marked by a revolving door of waiver claims and releases. The latest batch of roster moves aims to address these issues.
The Braves have brought in two fresh faces from outside their organization: Osvaldo Bido, a 30-year-old right-hander with nearly 200 innings under his belt, and Anthony Molina, a 23-year-old righty who has seen limited time in the majors. The latter's numbers were dismal, posting a 6.96 ERA over 94 1/3 major league innings, but scouts believe his performance will improve in the Braves' more favorable environment.
The duo joins an already revamped pitching staff that has undergone numerous waiver claims and releases this offseason. Right-hander Josh Walker was designated for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster, adding to the team's ongoing search for stability.
Bido, who spent time in the starting rotation for both the Pirates and A's last season, has seen a regression from his 3.41 ERA to 5.87 mark this year. His performance was likely affected by the move to the West Coast, which brought about an increase in home runs allowed. Molina's struggles were more pronounced, posting a significantly higher ERA than Bido despite having fewer innings pitched.
The Braves' willingness to take risks on waiver claims is a clear sign of their commitment to rebuilding their pitching staff. As they prepare for next season, it remains to be seen whether these new additions will provide the necessary stability and depth to compete with other top teams in the league.
The Atlanta Braves are on a mission to replenish their depleted pitching staff ahead of the new season, having used an unprecedented 46 pitchers throughout the regular campaign. This year's opening-day rotation was plagued by injuries, and the team's decision-making was marked by a revolving door of waiver claims and releases. The latest batch of roster moves aims to address these issues.
The Braves have brought in two fresh faces from outside their organization: Osvaldo Bido, a 30-year-old right-hander with nearly 200 innings under his belt, and Anthony Molina, a 23-year-old righty who has seen limited time in the majors. The latter's numbers were dismal, posting a 6.96 ERA over 94 1/3 major league innings, but scouts believe his performance will improve in the Braves' more favorable environment.
The duo joins an already revamped pitching staff that has undergone numerous waiver claims and releases this offseason. Right-hander Josh Walker was designated for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster, adding to the team's ongoing search for stability.
Bido, who spent time in the starting rotation for both the Pirates and A's last season, has seen a regression from his 3.41 ERA to 5.87 mark this year. His performance was likely affected by the move to the West Coast, which brought about an increase in home runs allowed. Molina's struggles were more pronounced, posting a significantly higher ERA than Bido despite having fewer innings pitched.
The Braves' willingness to take risks on waiver claims is a clear sign of their commitment to rebuilding their pitching staff. As they prepare for next season, it remains to be seen whether these new additions will provide the necessary stability and depth to compete with other top teams in the league.
. I mean, 5.87 ERA is not exactly inspiring 
. And what's up with the rotation woes? I feel like they're just trying to fill holes instead of building a solid team from scratch 
. And the waiver claims thingy just seems like a band-aid solution 
. Can't they just invest in some quality pitching prospects instead of going for hand-me-downs? 
. It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out come next season 
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gotta say, Braves are like the ultimate cautionary tale for rebuilds... 
I mean, 46 pitchers?! 
that's just insane! You'd think they'd be all over it to not get burned again next season 
. Bido and Molina seem like decent picks tho 
. But bruh, if they don't deliver on that front... 
it's gonna be a long year in ATL 
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. I'm all about giving new guys a chance! 
. They're trying to rebuild their pitching staff, but it feels like they're just patching holes instead of addressing the real issues. And let's be real, adding Bido and Molina doesn't exactly scream "stability"... more like a last-ditch effort to stay competitive 
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200+ innings on Bido seem like a decent haul, hope he can find his rhythm again. Molina's struggles were brutal tho, hope they can help him bounce back 
otherwise, it's just gonna be another year of injury woes and roster shenanigans 
. Molina's stats were super ugly, so we'll see if he can turn it around 
. Either way, it's gonna be interesting to watch this team try to figure out its rotation again 
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. It's like, don't get me wrong, Atlanta needs to rebuild their pitching staff, but can't they try something a little more strategic? Like, how about developing some of their own young talent instead of just picking up random guys who've had one good year? And what's with the ERA difference between Bido and Molina? It's like, if you're gonna bring in someone new, make sure they can actually contribute to the team, not just fill a roster spot 
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. I guess it's true what they say: the West Coast does weird things to pitchers... But hey, at least they're trying to fix their pitching woes, right? Maybe next season will be a bit more stable for them 
now hes not even in mlb anymore lol what happened to all those vets tho?
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! I mean, 46 pitchers? That's crazy talk! They're gonna have to figure out a way to keep some of those guys healthy, or they'll be stuck in a never-ending cycle of waiver claims and releases 
. I'm keeping an eye on this one, and maybe, just maybe, the Braves can turn things around next season 
. Osvaldo Bido's numbers are actually kinda scary, and Anthony Molina's ERA was like 10+ 
. Can't they try to build a solid rotation from within or make some real trades instead of just patching things up? It's gonna be hard for them to compete if their pitching staff is still so unpredictable 
and who knows, maybe osvaldo bido and anthony molina will be the next big things 
The Braves gotta fix that pitching staff ASAP or else they're toast in the playoffs