{"id":119073,"date":"2025-11-10T09:38:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=119073"},"modified":"2025-11-10T09:38:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:38:41","slug":"%f0%9f%93%a2-report-atlanta-braves-tough-offseason-reality-makes-bo-bichette-pursuit-more-likely-could-this-high-stakes-move-reshape-the-teams-future-and-al-east-contention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=119073","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udce2 REPORT: Atlanta Braves\u2019 Tough Offseason Reality Makes Bo Bichette Pursuit More Likely. 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However, Bichette&#8217;s defense at short is really problematic and he is also going to require a very hefty contract to lure to Atlanta (or anywhere else). There is also the potential hang-up that\u00a0Bichette now has the qualifying offer attached to him\u00a0as an added penalty to signing him.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">However, there is a potential wrinkle involving Ozzie Albies that could convince the Braves to make a push for Bichette despite his flaws.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The Braves ended some speculation when\u00a0they exercised Albies option, but it does feel like this is his last chance to secure his long-term future with Atlanta.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">After next season, Albies has just one club option year left on his contract and the odds that the Braves will bring him back if he has another down year filled with injuries are slim to none.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">However, one potential Albies exit strategy\u00a0<em>could<\/em>\u00a0be to sign Bichette to play short in 2026, live with his defensive shortcomings, and then slide him over to second base once Albies&#8217; time is over.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Perhaps the Braves should view Bo Bichette as a long-term Ozzie Albies replacement<\/h2>\n<p>Look, Albies has been a fan favorite since he was called up and has been a part of some huge moments for the Braves over the years. Nothing here changes that.<\/p>\n<p>However, the poor guy just can&#8217;t seem to stay healthy and when he is on the field, Albies has often looked like a guy whose body has been through the wringer. There are real reasons why there was speculation would exercise his 2026 option as well as whether or not\u00a0the Braves could entertain trading him.<\/p>\n<p>If the Braves plan on trading Albies this offseason, this idea actually makes less sense as that would mean they still would need an up-the-middle infielder.<\/p>\n<p>Now, if Atlanta wanted to sign Bichette AND\u00a0bring back Ha-Seong Kim&#8230;well, that changes the calculus considerably. 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