Atlanta Braves +240
The biggest surprise in MLB of last season, the Braves seem carried to make yet another run in the NL East title. The emergence of Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna was a important aspect for the Braves getting off to such a hot start last year as they matched the hitting of Nick Markakis and Freddie Freeman. 1 player who could make or break the batting order is prior AL MVP Josh Donaldson, depending on how he fares in his first time. Donaldson has been a walking Band-Aid for the last few seasons and when he regains any of his form from his years as a Blue Jay, the Braves crime could be formidable.
The other concern for the Braves is their starting pitching as I am not as high on Mike Foltynewicz and Sean Newcomb as others are and I believe that they might be prone to get a letdown after such a fantastic year. Atlanta’s pitchers held teams to a 3.75 ERA (rated seventh) and a .229 batting average (rated instant ) but I’m skeptical they can replicate that feat. The value in +240 isn’t great enough for me to back the Braves.
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