The Atlanta Braves’ offseason has been very slow, and fans are starting to lose patience.
Long-time franchise staples have departed, and while the team has made a few moves, none have been enough to fill the gaps left behind.
Now, it’s not just the fans raising eyebrows—MLB insiders like ESPN’s Jeff Passan are chiming in with their own critiques.
Jeff Passan’s Scathing Review of the Braves’ Offseason
Passan didn’t hold back in his recent article highlighting the offseason winners. The Dodgers and Mets earned glowing praise.
But the Braves? Not so much. Passan went as far as calling Atlanta’s offseason efforts “a recipe for fan exasperation.”
To be fair, the Braves haven’t been entirely dormant. They’ve made some minor moves, extending contracts and making small free-agent signings.
The “Splash” So Far, Not Very Exciting
Bringing back Bryan De La Cruz on a split contract seems to be the biggest splash so far. Not exactly the blockbuster move fans were hoping for. Meanwhile, other teams have gone all in.
The Mets made headlines by snagging Juan Soto, and the Dodgers flexed their financial muscle with some shrewd spending, earning accolades from insiders like Passan.
But why the hesitation from Atlanta? Ken Rosenthal offered some insight on the Foul Territory podcast. With stars like Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. set to return early in the season, the Braves might be playing the long game.
The Braves’ Long Game: Patience or Missed Opportunity?
They’re in no rush to make moves that could lead to overpaying or forcing roster fits. That logic makes sense—until you consider the optics. When fans see rival teams breaking records to bolster their rosters, it’s hard not to feel left out in the cold.
There’s still time for the Braves to make an impact, but Spring Training is getting closer and closer. A strategic approach is fine, but sometimes, you need to throw a little gasoline on the fire to keep the momentum alive.
The pressure’s on from both fans and analysts alike. Time will tell if Atlanta rises to the challenge, but the frustration in Braves Country is hard to ignore.
