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The Braves came into the offseason with a few clear holes to fill, but it\u2019s quickly developed into something much more.<\/p>\n

With Max Fried and Charlie Morton potentially leaving, the rotation was always going to be a focal point. Then, it was revealed Spencer Strider wouldn\u2019t be ready for Opening Day. It\u2019s now arguably the club\u2019s top priority.<\/p>\n

With A.J. Minter testing free agency, the need for another high leverage reliever existed, but Joe Jimenez\u2019s surgery has now made it a necessity.<\/p>\n

The outfield was also a point of emphasis, with Jarred Kelenic struggling and eventually being relegated to a bench role down the stretch last season; however, just like every other facet, the outfield now has to be addressed, with Ronald Acuna Jr. not expected to be ready for Opening Day.<\/p>\n

How will Alex Anthopoulos approach the Braves outfield in 2025?<\/h3>\n

Without any context around Acuna\u2019s timeline, it\u2019s hard to say anything definitive, but assuming he will be back before the All-Star break, I think I have a concept of a plan.<\/p>\n

Jarred Kelenic was bad last year. There\u2019s no arguing that. He finished with a .231 average, a .286 on-base percentage, and 133 strikeouts. While he did post a career-high 15 home runs, it wasn\u2019t enough to overlook the other shortcomings. Fortunately for Kelenic, it doesn\u2019t seem like his opportunities have completely disappeared in Atlanta.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd he\u2019s still a young player. And when we acquired him, the thought was (for him) to hit at the bottom of the lineup. Our offense was so prolific the year earlier that we just wanted him to play good defense and be a contributing bat for us. There were ups and downs, but he\u2019s gonna continue to get opportunities with us,\u201d Anthopoulos said to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.<\/p>\n

The Braves have invested considerable resources in Jarred Kelenic, and though his first season wasn\u2019t exactly inspiring, it seems the club is willing to give him another opportunity. They don\u2019t really have a choice, but there\u2019s a world where they can cover their asses.<\/p>\n

To begin the season, if the Braves can find an everyday right fielder to man the corner while Acuna is on the mend, it\u2019ll give Kelenic a couple of months\u2019 worth of starts to prove whether or not he can be a consistent contributor for Atlanta.<\/p>\n

Worst-case scenario: Kelenic doesn\u2019t work out, and he is relegated to a bench role, while Acuna assumes right field and the offseason acquisition slots over to left field.<\/p>\n

Best-case scenario: Kelenic and the offseason acquisition platoon in left field when Acuna returns<\/p>\n

At the very least, the Braves need to add one starting-caliber outfielder.<\/p>\n

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David J. Griffin\/Icon Sportswire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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