"One interesting note he mentioned was the Braves were not a clean fit for Ketel Marte. The main reason is because the Braves did not want to give up the haul of young pitching that Arizona is looking for in a deal, specifically Hurston Waldrep. Another reason is the fact that the Braves already have Ozzie Albies in place at second with the ability to keep Albies through 2027."
"It likely indicates the Braves did check in on Marte, and while they could have the type of package to acquire him, they would rather keep the young pitching depth for the future. I think there is little doubt the Braves would certainly benefit from adding Marte, but it does make sense that the Braves want to keep their young pitching. This is especially true with how much Alex Anthopoulos values pitching depth."
The Braves were not a clean fit to acquire Ketel Marte because they were unwilling to surrender the haul of young pitching Arizona sought, specifically Hurston Waldrep. The Braves already have Ozzie Albies entrenched at second base with control through 2027, reducing urgency to add Marte. The Braves likely checked in on Marte but prefer to preserve their young pitching depth for future seasons. Adding Marte would improve the Braves' lineup, but maintaining pitching depth aligns with Alex Anthopoulos's roster philosophy. Additional notes include the 2025 Battery Power Player Review naming ace Chris Sale and prospect JR Ritchie as a likely 2026 rookie contributor.
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