As we start the new calendar year, spring training is only six weeks away. We now know where Shohei Ohtani will play, and that could result in an abundant number of transactions in the new month.
The Braves have still yet to acquire a playoff starter. They’ve signed a pitcher who might start for them (Reynaldo Lopez), but they have not gotten someone who will be guaranteed to start in a playoff game in October. That was one major goal entering the offseason.
Aaron Nola was pursued, but when word leaked his interest in the Braves was serious, his Phillies’ teammates convinced him to stay in Philadelphia (that and a hefty contract).