Braves Need To Go After This Three-Time All-Star In Free Agency (featured)
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Braves Need To Go After This Three-Time All-Star In Free Agency

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Until the Braves make clear otherwise, it's safe to assume that Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. and Michael Harris II will be back in the Braves' outfield next season.

However, the third outfield spot could use an upgrade. Mauricio Dubรณn and Mike Yastrzemski shared left field this season, but Dubรณn is a free agent, and Yastrzemski leaves much to be desired. Left field should be a focus in free agency, and Randy Arozarena could be a great fit.

Arozarena is a three-time All-Star and has been an All-Star in back-to-back seasons for the Seattle Mariners. This year, he hit 26 home runs and hit .281. He has 53 home runs since joining the Mariners and could be an everyday player for the Braves.

Arozarena, 31, is not going to get the same love from the Mariners as other teams on the open market. It goes against the Mariners' organizational philosophy to pay big for a player on the wrong side of 30. Outfield-needy teams could be willing to overpay for Arozarena, and the Mariners likely won't match it, knowing they have young players ready to replace him.

Arozarena crushed left-handed pitching this year, but his defense is not the best. Still, the Braves need offense badly. Their offense was a huge problem in the postseason, and Arozarena has already had postseason success in his career.

There are plenty of teams that could be looking for outfielders on the open market, including the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves should be willing to overpay to ensure he doesn't land with one of their rivals. Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki are the top options in free agency among outfielders this year. The Braves need to ensure they get one of them, and Arozarena already has tons of experience in left field.



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