Despite their effort in the MLB Wild Card Series against the Padres, the Atlanta Braves fell short, ending their season prematurely. With the early exit comes critical decision-making, particularly surrounding players like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/max-fried">Max Fried</a>.



Fried, who has been with the Braves since the 2017-18 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a> season, now faces an uncertain future with the team. Braves’ executive Alex Anthopoulos offered candid remarks about the star pitcher’s potential departure.



“Obviously, he’s scheduled to be a free agent. We’d love to have him back, but 30 teams would love to have Max Fried, right? And we’ll see where that goes,” Anthopoulos told MLB.com.



Fried, a fan favorite in Atlanta, has expressed his affection for the team, and his potential departure would undoubtedly be a tough blow for fans. However, negotiations for an extension could happen, leaving his future in limbo.



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<h2>Is there a chance Fried stays in Atlanta?</h2>



Despite the uncertainty, Anthopoulos hinted at the possibility of retaining Fried, acknowledging his significant role in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-braves">Braves</a>‘ success: “He’s sincere. So it makes sense to me that he’s always been sincere about everything here.”


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Anthopoulos also added, “These guys that become great players, rightfully so, they become really sought after. So, we’ll see where that goes.” This statement has sparked hope among fans that Fried and the Braves could reach an agreement to keep the pitcher in Atlanta.



<h2>Max Fried’s stats with the Braves</h2>



The Braves legend has been a key contributor for the team. Fried posted a 3.07 ERA over 168 appearances, including 151 starts, with a 73-36 record. His win percentage ranks fourth-best in franchise history among qualified pitchers.



Fried also claimed a Silver Slugger back when pitchers still hit in the National League. Notably, he played a pivotal role in the Braves’ 2021 World Series championship team.



The next step should be for Fried and the Braves to sit down and discuss the possibility of a contract extension. Whether Fried remains with the team or dons a new jersey for the 2025 season remains to be seen.

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The race for the top of the National League has been kind of one-sided, with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/dodgers-injury-news-who-will-replace-walker-buehler-20220816-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> sitting on the top tier and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-mets-legend-keith-hernandez-unexpected-confession-on-his-emotional-retirement-number-20220709-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Mets</a> trying to play catch up. Unsurprisingly, most insiders believe the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-winners-list-of-world-series-champions-by-year-20211027-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Series</a> champion will come out of the NL.
A lot of that success has to be credited to their starting rotations. Names like Max Scherzer, Julio Urias, Jacob deGrom, and Clayton Kershaw stand out from the rest of the pack. But some guys have been even better than them.
That’s why today, we’ll give them propsby letting you know everything there is about the top three candidates to take home the Cy Young award in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-jacob-degrom-and-superstars-that-could-become-free-agents-20220831-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National League.</a> Who’ll take the trophy home?Let’s break it down.
<h2>MLB News: 3 Leading Candidates For National League Cy Young</h2>
<h3>3. Max Freid</h3>
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Max Fried got off to another slow start to the season, but he was quick to put it in the rearview mirror. He’s been one of the most dominant hurlers since the All-Star break and is keeping the World Series champions Atlanta Bravesin contention for their division.
Throughout the season, Fried has logged a 12-5 record with a 2.56 ERA, 1.042 WHIP, and 143 strikeouts to just 27 walks over 25 starts and 158.1 IP. He’s proven that he can stay healthy and be a workhorse for Brian Snitker’s team.
<h3>2. Tony Gonsolin</h3>
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One would expect Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler, or even Julio Urias to be the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top Cy Young candidate this season, but it’s not. Tony Gonsolin has been so goodthat most people have forgotten about Buehler and Dustin May.
Gonsolin continues to put the leading World Series candidate on his shoulders, logging a 16-1 record with a 2.10 ERA, 0.865 WHIP, 116 strikeouts, and 35 free passes on 23 starts and 128.1 innings of work.
<h3>1. Sandy Alcantara</h3>
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Standing out on a bad team with a good rotation is no easy task for any pitcher, but Sandy Alcantara isn’t like every pitcher. He’s been a stud for the ever-struggling Miami Marlinsand is the only untouchable player in the organization right now.
Alcantara has lacked the run support other players on this list have on a nightly basis. Still, he currently boasts a 12-6 record with a 2.13 ERA, 0.980 WHIP, 167 strikeouts, and 185.2 innings, including four complete games and one shutout.

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