Top setup man Joe Jiménez of the Atlanta Braves underwent knee surgery on October 29, which will likely keep him out for most, if not all, of the 2025 season. Despite a strong performance in 2024, with a 2.62 ERA and high strikeout rate, Jiménez’s absence will be a significant loss for the team. Atlanta’s bullpen is currently missing Jiménez, but they have young starters who could step in next season. The Braves may bring in additional relievers during the offseason. Injuries plagued the team in 2024, leading to significant player absences. Despite this, they made the postseason as a wild-card team but were swept in the Wild Card Series.
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The Washington Nationals traded lefty reliever Robert Garcia to the Texas Rangers for first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, a former Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Award recipient. Lowe, who won't be a free agent until 2026, brings a solid offensive and defensive presence to the Nationals lineup, which ranked low in runs scored and wRC+ last season. In addition to acquiring Lowe, the Rangers also added reliever Jake Burger earlier in the offseason, freeing up funds...
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