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The Atlanta Braves proved to be a resilient group in 2024. The team weathered a series of crushing injuries and still managed to reach the postseason. It was the seventh straight year the Braves made the playoffs. During the offseason, Atlanta added All-Star Jurickson Profar to the roster. Now, Braves\u2019 manager Brian Snitker expects further reinforcements to complete the team.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to make two really good trades here early in the year\u2026 We’re going to get an MVP and a potential Cy Young Award winner back. I think everybody realizes that,\u201d Snitker said, via Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.<\/p>\n

The Braves skipper was referring to right fielder Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr. and starting pitcher Spencer Strider rejoining the team after recovering from season-ending injuries in 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir presence in the lineup and on the team is going to probably do more than they\u2019ve ever thought possible,\u201d Snitker added.<\/p>\n

The Braves will get a big boost from the return of Acu\u00f1a Jr. and Strider<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Braves are hoping that adding one of the game\u2019s best hitters and an elite pitcher to the team mid-season will have the effect of two blockbuster trades. While Atlanta was able to make the playoffs with Acu\u00f1a and Snider sidelined, the club should be legitimate contenders once they return.<\/p>\n

Acu\u00f1a will join a lineup featuring Marcell Ozuna, Matt Olson, Michael Harris II and the newly acquired Profar. While Profar gave Braves fans a scare when he injured his wrist during spring training, he should be ready to go by Opening Day. With his addition to the team, Acu\u00f1a believes that Atlanta will boast baseball\u2019s best outfield in 2025.<\/p>\n

Although the Braves lost Max Fried to the New York Yankees this offseason, Strider will join reigning Cy Young winner Chris Sale and All-Star Reynaldo Lopez in the rotation.<\/p>\n

The Braves have known for some time that Acu\u00f1a and Strider wouldn\u2019t be available for Opening Day. But both players are progressing in rehab. Strider is expected back first. After a strong campaign and an All-Star Game nod in 2023, Strider was shut down just two starts into last season and forced to undergo elbow surgery. The Braves believe he could return toward the end of April.<\/p>\n

Acu\u00f1a had a season for the ages in 2023, hitting 41 home runs, stealing 73 bases and unanimously winning NL MVP. However, he tore his ACL in May. Given the normal recovery time for such an injury, the Braves anticipate he\u2019ll be able to rejoin the team by mid May. However, Atlanta has not provided specific timelines for either player.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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