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Evan Phillips

ATL Relief Pitcher #59

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Braves agreed to terms with RHP Evan Phillips, who had been with the Dodgers, on a three-year, $35 million contract.

The first domino in the closer landscape has fallen. The Braves inking Phillips to a deal would seem to indicate that free agent Raisel Iglesias will be on a new team in 2027. Phillips returned from Tommy John surgery in 2026 and posted a 3.46 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 33/6 K/BB ratio in 26 innings. Before getting hurt in 2025, he had saved 24 and 18 games in back-to-back seasons with the Dodgers. He’ll be another late-inning option in Atlanta alongside Robert Suarez.
Tyler Freeman

ATL Right Fielder #2

Braves signed INF/OF Tyler Freeman to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Freeman had a poor 2026 season, hitting .247/.317/.314 with three homers, 23 RBI and six stolen bases in his 288 plate appearances with the Rockies. He then had back surgery in October but says he “feels great” and could be ready for game action by the end of March. With Mauricio Dubon entering free agency, Freeman could fill the role of utility infielder off the bench who is also able to play outfield. It’s an interesting, low-cost gamble for the Braves.
Ronald Acuña Jr.

ATL Right Fielder #13

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos said he hasn’t had any trade conversations involving Ronald Acuña Jr.

There’s been some Internet chatter about the Braves potentially moving on from Acuña, but it doesn’t seem like there’s anything to it. “There have been zero conversations,” Anthopoulos said. “Like zero. None. No phone calls incoming, outgoing, zero. He’s a huge part of the club.” The Braves will pay Acuña $17 million next year and hold another $17 million option on his services in 2028.
Spencer Strider

ATL Starting Pitcher #99

Braves president Alex Anthopoulos said Spencer Strider is expected to be ready for spring training.

Strider was unable to make it back last season after going on the IL with elbow inflammation in June, but no surgery was required. The Braves will hope he comes back a little stronger next year, as he’s gotten very homer prone with his velocity down about three mph from his peak. He’s entering the fifth year of the six-year, $75 million extension he signed after the 2022 season.
Spencer Schwellenbach

ATL Starting Pitcher #56

Grant McAuley reports that the Braves are not counting on Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) to begin the season in the rotation.

McAuley reports that the Braves have not ruled out the possibility that Schwellenbach pitches for them, but he also made it clear that the 26-year-old’s long-term future is very much in doubt. After battling through elbow pain throughout 2026 while rehabbing from 2025’s surgery, Schwellenbach was finally forced to have surgery to put a screw into his previously fractured elbow. As McAuley notes, “This is a procedure that very few pitchers have returned from. That places even longer odds that Schwellenbach can resume his promising career.”
Bryce Elder

ATL Starting Pitcher #55

Grant McAuley reports that the Braves expect Bryce Elder (knee) “to be ready to pitch in Spring Training.”

Elder had surgery in September “to clean up some bone fragments that caused swelling in his right knee,” which meant that he was unable to start for the Braves in the postseason. However, the Braves don’t believe he will miss any time in 2027, which gives him a chance to compete for a rotation spot in the spring.
Ronald Acuña Jr.

ATL Right Fielder #13

MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported that the Braves “will not engage with teams if they inquire” about Ronald Acuña Jr.

This isn’t breaking news or a shocking development, but it’s at least worth noting as we head into the 2027 season. Acuña Jr. has another $17 million club option for the 2028 season before he becomes a free agent.
Vidal Bruján

ATL Shortstop #2

Vidal Bruján went 3-for-3 with two walks as Escogido’s leadoff man in Sunday’s Dominican Winter League action.

With a .373/.479/.644 line, 18 runs scored and 11 steals in 16 games, Bruján has probably been the league’s best player so far. He’s already signed a minor league deal to play for the Braves, returning to the organization he spent part of 2025 with, and he’ll compete for a bench job in spring training.
Adam Zebrowski

ATL Catcher

Adam Zebrowski had a homer and two doubles in his debut for Mayaguez of the Puerto Rican Winter League on Friday.

Zebrowski, a 13th-round pick in 2021, broke out offensively last season, hitting .255/.333/.551 with 22 homers in 83 games between Double- and Triple-A. He doesn’t have a particularly strong defensive reputation, so he’s probably not going to be viewed as a potential full-time backup catcher in the majors. However, he’s now in position to potentially see MLB time at some point.
Mitchell Parker

ATL Relief Pitcher #70

Braves claimed LHP Mitchell Parker off waivers from the Nationals.

Parker struggled to a 6.58 ERA in 39 2/3 innings out of the bullpen in 2026, but he did post a 4.29 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 151 innings back in 2024, so the Braves obviously believe there is something they can work with. He’s currently on the 60-day injured list after undergoing elbow surgery in July, so the Nationals chose not to keep hold him on their 40-man roster.