Over the past decade, the Braves have set the standard for savvy long-term deals. Despite injuries and down years, Atlanta’s young core of Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, and others still brought home a championship and remains among the top lineups in the majors. Not every deal is aging well, though, and as a new wave of Baby Braves enters the scene, GM Alex Anthopoulos will have to reflect if these big signings were worth it.
Some of the Braves’ most celebrated contracts are aging poorly
Right-hander Reynaldo López - $30 million contract, $14 million in 2026
After Reynaldo López’s All-Star season in 2024, the Braves swiftly signed him to a three-year deal.