The reigning champs enter this year’s postseason with an improved and deeper squad than the one that won it all in 2021. Needing all of their 101 wins to run down the Mets in the race for the NL East crown and a first-round bye, the Braves enter October as one of the favorites to win it all.
Unlike in the championship 2021, Ronald Acuña Jr. is active for this postseason run, but Brian Snitker will once again likely deal with some major absences. Ozzie Albies remains a long-shot to begin the playoffs on the active roster, and rookie standout Spencer Strider’s status is up in the air for the NLDS, despite encouraging recent reports.