The Atlanta Braves just got absolutely rocked out of the NLDS in four games by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and if it wasn’t clear before, it’s screaming now: their pitching staff needs some serious help. Chris Sale, bless his heart, isn’t enough to contend for a World Series, and let’s be real, he’s getting up there in age with who knows how much left in the tank. The rest of their rotation? Chock-full of question marks. This is where Tyler Mahle comes in, because Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter is calling it straight up: the Braves are going to re-sign him this offseason for the long haul.
Mahle Was A Mid-Season Savior For The Rotation
Look, Mahle was a massive pickup at the trade deadline this season from the San Francisco Giants. The guy was a huge help, immediately stepping in and stabilizing things. We’re talking about a 31-year-old veteran starter who put up an insane 1.99 ERA over nine starts for Atlanta. Think about that: almost two runs, for nine starts, in a new uniform. He even looked sharp in the postseason. When you see numbers like that and the impact he had, it makes sense why Reuter sees re-signing Mahle as an absolute no-brainer this winter. Even if Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach are back next year, Mahle provides that crucial stabilizing presence the Braves desperately need. Reuter’s verdict on this is clear: “Re-sign.”
The Money Talk And What’s At Stake
Bringing Mahle back on a multi-year deal just makes too much sense. He might not have the “pedigree” of some of the other top arms hitting free agency, like Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta, or Michael King, but he showed more than enough promise in Atlanta to prove his worth. He’s earned a quality multi-year contract. The Braves likely won’t even have to pay “top dollar” compared to those other big names, but honestly, even if they do, it’s worth it. If Mahle keeps pitching anywhere close to how he did in Atlanta, he’s absolutely worth $20-plus million per year. This isn’t just about filling a spot; it’s about taking an obvious step towards building a truly good rotation for next season, one that can actually contend for a World Series. Getting this done should be priority No. 1 for the Braves this offseason. Reuter is predicting they agree and get Mahle signed up this offseason, and frankly, they’d be insane not to.
What happens next? We wait to see if the Braves brass actually makes the obvious move and locks up Tyler Mahle. Their World Series hopes for next year might just depend on it.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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