3 biggest threats to the Atlanta Braves’ World Series hopes

Pitching depth could be a threat to the Braves World Series hopes

The best ability is availability and the Braves have dealt with their share of pitching injuries this season. One of their best arms, Max Fried, has been sidelined for over a month with a forearm injury. Kyle Wright joins him on the IL with a shoulder injury. Just recently, their best reliever Jesse Chavez has found himself on the 15 day IL with a left shin contusion.

The pitching struggles don’t end there. The Braves bullpen has been one of the best in the league, ERA wise. But this same bullpen lacks a true closer and lacks the ability to consistently close games out. On the season, they are 36/50 on saves, where they rank tied for the fifth most in the MLB with 14 blown saves. Late inning relievers Raisel Iglesias and AJ Minter have both blown over two saves and have ERAs over 4.00.

To pair with the injuries and late inning bullpen struggles, their ace Spencer Strider hasn’t been his true self recently. This shouldn’t concern Braves fans too much, as it won’t be long until Strider is back to form.

The Braves have the ability to add players at the deadline, which will likely be to bolster their pitching depth. They will also see the benefits of their top guys returning from the IL.