If you are the Atlanta Braves, you should probably be ready to jump on opportunities to address roster holes that won't break the bank. The Braves can certainly spend, but they generally prefer to spread money throughout their roster and getting a bargain answer to one roster question means there is more cash to spend on other spots. At first glance, it seemed like Cody Ponce should be a Braves target when you consider position, projected cost, and potential upside.
We know that the Braves want more rotation depth even with Hurston Waldrep's emergence and we know that the Braves probably don't want to sign anyone with a qualifying offer attached as that would cost Atlanta a first round pick.