The Atlanta Braves have been tied to a few different players this offseason. A few of them make total sense and would be excellent fits. However, there are a few players who could be an absolute disaster for Atlanta in one way or another.
Let's take a closer look at which players fit into each category and why they would be good or bad for the Braves.
Here are 3 Braves rumors that would be disasters and 3 who would be massive wins
The Disasters
Bo Bichette
Bichette will likely have a big payday this offseason, but he won't be a Brave next season. While the team needs a shortstop and Bichette is great at the plate, his lackluster defense is enough reason not to bring him aboard. Fangraphs has him projected to earn a seven-year contract with a $29 million AAV. While his bat would be nice in the lineup, the price may not be worth it at the end of the day.
Chris Bassitt
Bassitt pitched fairly well for Toronto in 2025 with a 3.96 ERA over 170.1 innings with 52 walks and 166 strikeouts. He was able to stay healthy for the majority of the season, which had been a concern in the past. Over his three years in Toronto, he had a 3.89 ERA over 541 innings. He feels like the exact pitcher AA would go after in free agency. However, the projection of a two-year, $38 million contract doesn't feel great for a middle-of-the-road pitcher nearing the end of his career.
Corey Seager
Now, Seager is one of the top players in baseball. He had another great season in Texas with a .271/.373/.487 slash line, including 19 doubles, 21 homers, 50 RBI, and a 138 wRC+. The main issue has been his health. Seager only appeared in 102 games last season, and he hasn't played a full season since 2022. He is owed $31.5 million per year through the 2031 season.
Texas may also not be interested in trading him, as they haven't stated any plans to rebuild. Brandon Nimmo was recently acquired in exchange for Marcus Semien. He stated the only reason he accepted the trade was that the team informed him they were not rebuilding. Regardless of their intentions, the Braves would be taking a huge risk trading for Seager.
The Wins
Zac Gallen
Gallen had a down year in 2025, but he was healthy. He ended the season with a career-worst 4.83 ERA over 192 innings, including 66 walks and 175 strikeouts. Despite the down year, he still has value to any competitor. The Braves would be wise to consider taking a chance on Gallen. He doesn't have to be an ace, and Atlanta could slot him in the backend of their rotation easily. There is no qualifying offer attached, and he is projected to earn a two-year contract worth around $22 million per season.
Brad Keller
Keller found success in 2025 with a career-best 2.07 ERA and 2.93 FIP. Over 69.2 innings, he walked 22 batters and struck out 75. His 27.2% strikeout rate is a direct result of his four-seam fastball averaging 97 mph last season. He could be a great weapon to add to Atlanta's bullpen. However, there have been reports stating Keller has an interest in starting again. He was a starter during his time in Kansas City, and we know the Braves are open to converting relievers to starters.
Ha-Seong Kim
This feels like an obvious win. Kim solves a very important problem for the Braves. The only concern is if they can sign him for the right price. Fangraphs has HSK projected to sign a two-year, $26 million contract. If the Braves can sign him to that deal, that's an easy investment to make. However, Kim declining his $16 million option and being represented by Scott Boras tells us it won't be that affordable. But if the price is reasonable, Kim is a perfect fit in Atlanta.