Quiet Stretch in Atlanta
It’s a calm period for the Atlanta Braves, as the organization remains largely silent while offseason speculation builds across Major League Baseball. With no major announcements from the front office, attention has shifted to fans and analysts making their own predictions for what could be a pivotal winter.
One name drawing discussion is Michael Harris II, whose uneven 2025 season left room for both optimism and concern. Our full breakdown of his performance is available now — the question is, what will Harris deliver in 2026?
Around the League
Qualifying Offer Set at $22.02 Million
Major League Baseball has set this year’s qualifying offer at $22.02 million, a 4.6% increase from 2024. The figure represents the average salary of the league’s 125 highest-paid players.
Postseason Update
Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners have jumped out to 2–0 leads in their respective Championship Series. You can view the updated playoff bracket on MLB.com.
Guardians Re-Sign Austin Hedges
The Cleveland Guardians have re-signed veteran catcher Austin Hedges to a one-year, $4 million contract — his third consecutive one-year deal with the club.
Alex Bregman to Opt Out
Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman has confirmed he will opt out of his current deal, forfeiting the remaining two years and $80 million in pursuit of free agency.
Mets Announce Coaching Staff Changes
The New York Mets have made adjustments to their coaching staff, hiring Kai Correa as bench coach and promoting Jeff Albert to hitting coach.
Looking Ahead
For the Braves, all eyes remain on the front office as offseason planning begins in earnest. With decisions looming around roster depth, potential free-agent targets, and the development of key players such as Harris and AJ Smith-Shawver, the coming weeks could determine Atlanta’s trajectory heading into 2026.
Stay tuned for continued coverage and offseason updates throughout the week.
