Braves News: Victor Mederos to Atlanta, win in Pittsburgh, more

Since this is my last pre-draft article, I’ll take a minute to discuss what I’d like to see in the Braves’ upcoming draft class. The franchise has a huge opportunity to add talent this weekend, picking in the top 10 and again at 26, thanks to Drake Baldwin’s Prospect Promotion Incentive pick for winning NL Rookie of the Year. Starting at pick 9, I want an underslot pick. It doesn’t seem like there is going to be a talent that I would want to pay at or above slot for at the pick, with a tier drop-off after the top 6 players and then no super clean prep archetype or college player without red flags in that range. That said, prep lefty Gio Rojas is my preferred pick at 9 on an underslot deal. Beyond that, spread the money around, pick up a handful of high upside players that the franchise thinks they can develop. They’ve worked really well with pitchers who haven’t spent a ton of time developing themselves as pitchers, whether due to splitting their time with hitting or with another sport. Grab a few position players with real upside too if possible. This could be the most fun draft for the Braves in a while.

The Braves weathered the storm of being the victim of a perfect game through 6.1 innings to ultimately shut out and defeat the Pirates 3-0.

The Braves swapped depth relievers as they continue to manage their bullpen.

An MRI revealed an injury to Brandon Woodruff’s shoulder and he is seeking a second opinion.

The Cardinals DFA’d former Braves’ first round pick Jared Shuster.

Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander announced that he will retire at the end of the 2026 season.