With less than a month left in the season, the Atlanta Braves are dangerously close to falling out of a playoff spot.
Currently 6-4 in their last ten games, the Braves face pressure from teams like the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card race. To secure a postseason berth, several key players need to elevate their performance.
Michael Harris II has had a lackluster season, batting just .245 after an impressive start to his career. His performance has dipped, especially after Ronald Acuña Jr.’s season-ending injury, leaving the Braves in desperate need of his contributions.
Catcher Sean Murphy, after a strong season last year, is now struggling offensively with a batting average of .209 in 63 games. While his defense remains solid, the Braves need more from him to compensate for the offensive shortfall.
Lastly, Jorge Soler, brought back at the trade deadline, has been disappointing, hitting only .190 in 32 games. Once the Braves’ World Series MVP, Soler must regain form if Atlanta is to avoid missing the playoffs entirely. These players hold the key to the Braves’ postseason hopes.
