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The Atlanta Braves are currently in the early stages of the MLB free agency period, looking to add to their team after an NLDS loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers this past fall. Now, the Braves have gone straight to the source of their misery to try to rebuild their roster with their latest move.
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“Atlanta signs former Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips to 3-year, $35 million contract,” reported MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today on X, formerly Twitter.
Phillips has spent time with the Braves’ organization before, having been selected by Atlanta in the 2015 MLB Draft and making his debut with the team three years later.
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He has since bounced around the league, spending time with the Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays, and most recently the Dodgers, where he served as one of the team’s closers.
The bullpen was largely a strength for the Braves this past season, during the regular season and the playoffs, but it never hurts to have too many arms in that unit, and the Braves could also be preparing for some talent to depart this offseason as well.
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Meanwhile, fans will want the front office to focus on adding some more firepower in the hitting rotation, as almost all of Atlanta’s bats went ice-cold in the series against Los Angeles. The Braves could also probably use another starting pitcher, considering the onslaught of injuries to their rotation and Chris Sale’s age.
In any case, the Braves still have plenty of time to make further moves in the free agent market.
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