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However, analysts suggest that Braves’ president of baseball operations, Alex Anthopoulos, might be playing a cautious game. The team expressed a desire early on to acquire a "playoff-caliber starter," but market movements and injury concerns limited their options. With a core group of Scherzer, Strider, Lopez, and Holmes, the Braves’ rotation appears formidable yet somewhat fragile due to injury risks and age.
Injuries loom over most of their starters. Spencer Strider, while healthy now, has had previous injury concerns. Grant Holmes pitches despite a tear in his elbow that could worsen, and Ronaldo Lopez battled shoulder inflammation last season. These vulnerabilities underscore the need for additional depth.