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Braves Rumors: Soroka’s replacement, Mets prediction, next contract extension

By Mark Powell

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 04: AJ Smith-Shawver #62 of the Atlanta Braves leaves the field after pitching against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Chase Field on June 04, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 04: AJ Smith-Shawver #62 of the Atlanta Braves leaves the field after pitching against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Chase Field on June 04, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) /
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May 12, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets manager Buck Showalter (11) looks on from the dugout stairs during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports /

Braves Rumors: A bold prediction for Mets series

Expect some fireworks as the NY Mets visit Truist Park in this midweek series. New York, sitting at .500 on the season, is 5.5 games back of Atlanta in the NL East. Both teams are just 5-5 in their last ten games.

The Mets roster suggests they would be an NL East frontrunner and an NL Wild Card guarantee. Yet, fans are rightly frustrated with GM Billy Eppler and manager Buck Showalter for failing to do more with the richest roster in MLB.

The Braves rotation lines up perfectly for this series. Bryce Elder will pitch on Tuesday, followed by Charlie Morton and Spencer Strider on Wednesday and Thursday. Atlanta will have to face off against Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander this series, however, which is a tough draw.

Overall, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Mets win this series. In fact, it could be argued that New York needs it more at this point in the season. However, the team which benefits the most from the Braves and Mets facing off this week is actually the Miami Marlins.

While the Mets, Phillies and Braves are considered the class on the NL East, the Marlins have quietly moved into second place in the division, just three games behind Atlanta. If the postseason started today, Miami would hold a Wild Card spot.

Bold prediction: Marlins make up ground while Mets, Braves fight it out. Miami faces off against the Royals at home, followed by a series opener against the White Sox in Chicago during the Atlanta-New York heavyweight fight. Expect them to win at least two out of three.

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