"Both Cade Horton of the Cubs and Drake Baldwin of the Braves had seasons worthy of earning the award. However, if Baldwin were to win the award, the Braves would earn an extra draft pick near the top of the 2026 MLB Draft. While the pick itself could be valuable next summer to add talent, it also could be an additional asset that gives Atlanta extra incentive to make a"
"It seems that over the past few years, more often than not, if there is news concerning the Atlanta Braves there is a good chance it will happen on a Monday. Last Monday, the Braves announced Walt Weiss as their new manager. Today, t he NL Rookie of the Year will be named. The hiring of Weiss and the rest of the coaching staff over the past week shows the Braves feel urgency to make needed to changes to improve in 2026 and beyond."
Walt Weiss was hired as the Atlanta Braves’ new manager and a new coaching staff was assembled, indicating urgency to improve by 2026 and beyond. Drake Baldwin and Cade Horton are finalists for the NL Rookie of the Year, and a Baldwin victory would award the Braves an extra pick near the top of the 2026 MLB Draft. That pick could add talent next summer or serve as an asset to facilitate a major trade or signing. Jake Fraley’s brief time as a Brave ended when the Rays claimed him. MLB.com reviewed ROY resumes. Tatsuya Imai will be posted this offseason. Former Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase were indicted on gambling-related charges.
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