A 76-86 record and fourth-place finish in the NL East were not what the Atlanta Braves expected out of the 2025 season. However, injuries, ineffectiveness, and regression led to the Braves' tumble down the standings. However, the goal for 2026 will remain the same: contend for a shot at the World Series. In an effort to improve his team, Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos would like to improve in three key areas. According to team beat writer Mark Bowman via X, formerly Twitter, Anthopoulos would like to lock in the shortstop position and two other areas.

“Anthopoulos said securing Kim or another shortstop and adding to both the rotation and bullpen are at the top of his offseason wish list,” posted Bowman.

Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim joined the Braves via waivers late in the se

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