The Atlanta Braves are looking to make moves this offseason after finishing with a disappointing 76-86 record in 2025, which marked their first losing season since 2017 and ended their streak of seven straight playoff appearances.

The team struggled with injuries throughout the year and used a franchise-record 71 different players, so president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos has been busy trying to rebuild a roster that can contend in 2026.

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What the Braves Have Done So Far

Atlanta has already made several moves to address their needs heading into the new year.

The Braves re-signed closer Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16 million deal after he posted a 3.97 ERA with 29 saves in 70 appearances during the 2025 season, and Iglesias also reached a career milestone when he recorded his 250th career save in September against the Washington Nationals.

The team also traded with the Houston Astros to acquire utilityman Mauricio Dubón in exchange for Nick Allen, which gives new manager Walt Weiss some flexibility around the diamond.

Then came the bigger moves at the Winter Meetings, where the Braves signed outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million contract after he hit .233 with 17 home runs and a 109 OPS+ between the Giants and Royals last season.

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One of the biggest splashes came when Atlanta landed reliever Robert Suarez on a three-year, $45 million deal after he led the National League with 40 saves and posted a 2.97 ERA in 69 2/3 innings for San Diego in 2025.

Suarez will serve as a setup man for Iglesias and gives the Braves one of the best back-end bullpen duos in baseball.

Most recently, Atlanta re-signed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year, $20 million contract after he looked like his Gold Glove self during a 24-game stint with the team at the end of last season, hitting .234 with 5 home runs and solid defense at shortstop.

Remaining Needs and Potential Targets

The Braves still have work to do, and multiple reports suggest they are focused on adding starting pitching depth to complement Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenbach, and Spencer Strider, who is returning from injury.

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According to multiple sources from insiders, Atlanta has free agent starter Framber Valdez near the top of their wish list since both would give the rotation a reliable mid-rotation arm who can pitch deep into games and handle postseason pressure.

Valdez posted a 3.66 ERA with 187 strikeouts in 192 innings for Houston in 2025 and owns a career 3.36 ERA, though he does come with a qualifying offer attached that would cost the Braves a draft pick.

If the Braves want to go the trade route instead, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta has been mentioned as a potential target and could be acquired for a package built around top prospect JR Ritchie.

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Another name to watch is veteran right-hander Zac Gallen, who MLB.com named as a perfect fit for Atlanta since he could be a value signing if the Braves can get him at the right price.

The team has also been linked to free agent shortstop Bo Bichette, who helped Toronto reach the World Series in 2025 and hit .297 with an .803 OPS during his rebound season, though Atlanta appears set at the position now with Kim’s return.

What It All Means

The Braves have committed nearly $60 million in new contracts this offseason and still have room to add more pieces before spring training, though they are getting close to the $244 million luxury tax threshold for 2026.

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With Walt Weiss taking over as manager after Brian Snitker moved into an advisory role, Atlanta is hoping to get healthy seasons from Acuña Jr., Strider, and the rest of their core so they can return to the postseason after missing out in 2025.

The moves so far show the front office understands this is a pivotal offseason, and Anthopoulos has indicated he is not done making additions to the roster.