Fansided · Oct 14, 2025
Braves must avoid this Mariners' playoff hero despite potential free agent fit
American League Championship Series - Seattle Mariners v Toronto Blue Jays - Game One | Cole Burston/GettyImagesEveryone is well aware that the Atlanta Braves are in need of some help at shortstop this offseason. There is still a chance that Ha-Seong Kim picks up his player option for 2026 and that would be extremely helpful, but the odds that happens are pretty low with the allure of free agent dollars and Scott Boras whispering in his ear. As a result, the Braves need to be formulating backup plans at shortstop this offseason, but one potential free agent, Jorge Polanco, is one Atlanta should avoid.