Watching this year's postseason only confirms the belief that contending teams need a trustworthy bullpen to make a deep run in October. Atlanta Braves fans know exactly how a dominant bullpen can spark a postseason run as memories of "The Night Shift" are still fresh from 20221. However, the current list of names in Atlanta's bullpen under contract for 2026 lacks real star power.
On top of that, the Braves' closer for the past three seasons is set to become a free agent. Plenty of guys can fill the Raisel Iglesias role in 2026, including the man himself, but who will ultimately be the guy that anchors the Braves 'pen next season?