Tanner Scott, Left-Handed Pitcher
2024 Stats: 9-5 record, 1.57 ERA, 80:34 K/BB ratio, 21 saves across 68.2 IP
A pitcher who is certainly a familiar face to Braves' fans, Scott might be near the top of the list when it comes to bullpen free agent targets this offseason.
Formerly the Miami Marlins closer, Scott made his first-career All-Star appearance this season and owns a combined 1.60 ERA and a 79:34 K/BB ratio with 21 saves between the Marlins and San Diego Padres. Coming off likely the best season of his eight-year MLB career, Scott will be a sought-after name during the offseason as arguably the best left-handed bullpen option available.
Kirby Yates, Right-Handed Pitcher
2024 Stats: 6-2 record, 1.23 ERA, 83:27 K/BB ratio, 31 saves across 58.2 IP
A former reliever for the Atlanta Braves from 2022-2023, it would make a lot of sense for the club to try bringing back Yates this offseason.
After a solid 2023 season with the Braves in which he pitched his most innings since 2019, Yates has taken an even bigger step toward his former All-Star self this year with the Texas Rangers in which he owns a 1.23 ERA, an 83:27 K/BB ratio, and 31 saves across 58.2 IP. Coming off this season, the right-hander will likely garner significant interest in free agency, with Atlanta one of the teams that should consider.
A.J. Minter, Left-Handed Pitcher
2024 Stats: 5-4 record, 2.62 ERA, 35:11 K/BB ratio, 1 save across 34.1 IP
The lone member of Atlanta's 2024 roster to feature on this list, could the Braves end up bringing Minter back next season after allowing the left-hander to reach free agency?
Drafted in the second round back in 2015, Minter has spent his entire career in Atlanta so far, and is coming off an injury-shortened 2024 season where he held a 2.62 ERA and 35:11 K/BB ratio across 34.1 IP. Should he return to Atlanta, Minter would likely resume his familiar late-inning role as in recent years.