Atlanta Braves’ beat writers and so-called MLB insiders suggest that Alex Anthopoulos is looking for a top-half-of-the-rotation arm, but that’s something he’s never done since coming to Atlanta. The youngest free agent pitcher signed by the Braves since 2018, who became a starter, is Reynaldo Lopez. Lopez was 30 at signing but wasn’t considered a starter by most teams. The remaining starters signed by the Anthopoulos front office were veterans with a history of taking the ball every fifth day.
- Anibal Sanchez, 34 – signed just before spring training after the Twins released him.