7 Braves Facing Uncertain Futures Heading Into 2022

Braves with Uncertain Futures — Touki Toussaint/Sean Newcomb

I’m grouping these two together as they’re both pretty much in the same boat and on this list for the same reason.

Both have struggled as starters but have tremendous upside. I think both could be really solid in the bullpen, but it sounds like they both want another shot to start.

If they are even still with Atlanta when the 2022 season starts, it will certainly be a big year for them and perhaps their last chance(s) to prove they can be a part of the future rotation.

My prediction is that they’ll both be traded at some point this year and get a fresh start somewhere else, which is probably what they need at this point.

Braves with Uncertain Futures — Kyle Wright

Kyle Wright is in a similar situation as Touki and Newk, but maybe not as drastic. I still believe 2022 will be a make-or-break year for Kyle and his future with the Braves.

I am very excited to see what he can do this season coming off a really good campaign at Triple-A and then that brilliant performance in the World Series.

He’ll get a chance to earn a rotation spot in Spring Training, and as things stand right now I think he has a leg up on the competition.

Again, I’m rooting for him, confident he can do it, and hopeful he gets an extended shot to prove he can. But if he can’t, it’s hard to imagine him getting many more opportunities with the Braves going forward.