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Braves rookie's brutal late season slump poised to cost the team dearly

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The Atlanta Braves may be out of postseason contention in 2025, but they just wrapped up one of their most impressive series of the season. Fresh off their four-game sweep of the Washington Nationals, Matt Olson and the rest of the Braves offense put up a boatload of runs in D.C.

It feels as if the Braves lineup is showcasing their upside and trying to excite fans for the potential of next season. However, one important bat in the middle of the Braves lineup has gone cold at the absolute worst time.

Drake Baldwin's September slump could cost Braves an extra top draft pick

It's been well documented that Drake Baldwin winning National League Rookie of the Year would earn the Braves an additional pick after the first round in next year's draft.