The Atlanta Braves have their work cut out for them to get back into the 2025 playoff race.
Despite a series win against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Braves sit 12.5 games back in the National League East standings. The Braves are also 9.5 games behind the final NL wild card spot.
To secure a postseason berth in the wild card race, the Braves will have to pass six NL teams during the second half.
While that's not likely, ESPN's Tristan H. Cockcroft had some positive analysis for the team's offense while making second half of the season projections on July 9.