Unloading this woeful contract could be Braves' key to finding a starting pitcher

Atlanta Braves v Cleveland Guardians | Diamond Images/GettyImagesAlex Anthopoulos successfully checked off many of the Atlanta Braves' biggest needs this offseason before the calendar flipped to 2026. He aggressively attacked the bullpen early in the winter, and the signings of Robert Suarez and Raisel Iglesias has afforded Atlanta the opportunity to shift their focus to starting pitching. In order to put the cherry on top a memorable offseason, the Braves need to add a trustworthy starter to the rotation.

With payroll well past last season's mark, Atlanta could be forced to subtract from the 26-man roster to have the flexibility needed for their starting pitching pursuit. To pull that off,…