5 Atlanta Braves Players Quietly Become MLB Free Agents
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5 Atlanta Braves Players Quietly Become MLB Free Agents
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 04: The All-Star Game logo is covered up on the right sleeve of manager Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 4, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Atlanta was scheduled to be the host city of this year's All-Star Game, but MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that due to Georgia's new voting laws, the league would be moving the game elsewhere. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Getty
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 17: Jair Camargo #78 of the Atlanta Braves races to second for a double during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants in game two of a double header at Truist Park on June 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty
The Atlanta Braves have many key decisions to make with some of their star players from the 2026 season, as MLB free agency is officially open.
A few of those players include Mauricio Dubon, Tyler Mahle, and Raisel Iglesias.
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Today, we'll be focusing on a handful of Braves players who aren't as recognizable, but had an impact on the organization during this past year.
A couple of days ago (11/2), 5 Atlanta Braves elected free agency, according to MiLB.com's transactions tracker.
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 17:Jair Camargo#78 of the Atlanta Braves races to second for a double during the ninth inning against theSan Francisco Giantsin game two of a double header at Truist Park on June 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
All of these players (exceptAnderson Pilar) logged at least a handful of at-bats for the Atlanta Braves in 2026.
Sandy Leon and Jair Camargo are depth catchers, but whenDrake Baldwinand Sean Murphy were on the IL, they both recorded some playing time. Neither had great stats, but their roles are clear.
MLB free agency is now open, as noted, and the Atlanta Braves are certainly expected to spend money in some capacity.
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Whether it be on their own free agents or in the open market, the Braves had a great 2026 season, and the front office should be eager to make big splash additions.
Will the Braves players above be re-signed by the organization? That remains unknown, but those are storylines to watch as the offseason progresses, as well as what other free agents Atlanta may decide to pursue in the coming month (before a looming lockout).
