Atlanta Braves +240
The biggest surprise in MLB of last season, the Braves look stocked to make yet another run in the NL East title. The development of Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna was a important aspect for the Braves getting off to such a hot start last year as they complemented the hitting of Nick Markakis and Freddie Freeman. One player who could make or break the order is prior AL MVP Josh Donaldson, based on how he arranges in Atlanta in his initial season. Donaldson was a walking Band-Aid for the past couple of seasons and if he regains any of his form from his years as a Blue Jay, the Braves crime could be formidable.
Another concern for the Braves is that their starting pitching as I am not as high on Mike Foltynewicz and Sean Newcomb as others are and I think they might be prone to get a letdown after such a good year. Atlanta’s pitchers held teams into a 3.75 ERA (rated seventh) and a .229 batting average (rated instant ) but I’m doubtful they could replicate that feat. The worth at +240 is not good enough for me to back the Braves.
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