{"id":4307,"date":"2024-11-04T08:24:56","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T08:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=4307"},"modified":"2024-11-04T08:24:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T08:24:56","slug":"braves-insider-sees-austin-riley-capable-of-getting-into-mvp-conversations-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=4307","title":{"rendered":"Braves insider sees “Austin Riley capable of getting into MVP conversations” in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While stars such as Ronald Acuna Jr., Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies might get most of the attention, Braves insider Jake Mastroianni believes that third baseman Austin Riley could take a major leap in 2025. Even though Riley is coming off a disappointing 2024, Mastroianni believes a bounceback could be on the cards for the two-time All-Star.<\/p>\n

“I am not concerned in the slightest about Austin Riley becauase everything you see in the data says that it was pretty much in line with where his career norms have been,” Mastroianni said on the latest episode of\u00a0Locked on Braves<\/em>. “It’s just that the baseball wasn’t where it’s been alot of his career, so I am not worried at all.” [15:30].<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

While injuries and a cold start to the season affected Riley’s overall numbers, the 27-year-old infielder did have some solid stretches for the\u00a0Braves\u00a0throughout the year. If he can remain on the field for most of the campaign, Riley has the skillset and potential to become one of the best in the league.<\/p>\n

“I’m expecting a big 2025 for Austin Riley if he can stay healthy … I think he is capabale of getting in that MVP conversation like he has in the past,” he continued on Riley’s 2025 expectations. [18:34]<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Braves insider Mastroianni says Freddie Freeman’s success should not lead to Matt Olson’s criticism<\/h2>\n

The Los Angeles Dodgers sit only one victory away from winning their second World Series title in five years. A major part of that success has been due to the first baseman,\u00a0Freddie Freeman, who has hit a home run in each game of the World Series.<\/p>\n

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Braves fans are allowed to appreciate what Freddie Freeman is doing and also love that Matt Olson is our first baseman.<\/p>\n

— Trent (@Trenciarte) October 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n