The Braves and Scott Boras go together like the Falcons and winning football games. 

Alex Anthopoulos has long steered clear of the most powerful agent in the sport, a man notorious for squeezing every last penny out of organizations for his clients. It’s hard to find value when Boras is involved, but according to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Braves do have interest in a couple of his clients this offseason.

Braves may pursue Scott Boras clients this offseason

The first has already been well-documented. Even after acquiring Mauricio Dubon, the Braves are still keeping close tabs on shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, who they came to really appreciate during his trial run with the club over the final month of the season.

“However, a serious shoulder injury ended his 2024 season early,” Bowden writes. “It also derailed his 2025 season, allowing him to play in just 48 games combined with the Rays and Braves. He’s healthy now and there is tremendous interest in the 30-year-old, including from both the Braves and Brewers, and he would immediately be an upgrade at shortstop for either of them, assuming his arm strength is fully back in 2026.”

Bowden saying there’s tremendous interest in Ha-Seong Kim doesn’t exactly bode well for the Braves. With Dubon already in the fold, it’s hard to imagine Atlanta offering anything more than a one- or two-year deal. Maybe that’s enough to get something done, but as is typical with Boras negotiations, expect the process to drag well into next year. 

Additionally, Bowden notes that the Braves have shown interest in Phillies starter Ranger Suarez.

“There are several teams besides the Phillies that have interest in Suarez, including the Astros, Braves, Padres, Mets, Angels and Tigers.”

Suarez has been as rock solid as they come in the middle of the Phillies rotation, pitching to a 3.59 ERA and 3.57 FIP since becoming a full-time starter in 2022. On top of that regular-season consistency, he’s been basically unhittable in October, owning a 1.48 ERA over 42.2 postseason innings.

The Braves have to add a proven starter this offseason. It’s non-negotiable, and it’s not an area where they can afford to bargain hunt again. Suarez won’t be cheap, but he should still command a contract well below the price range of this year’s top free-agent arms.