Atlanta Braves veteran left-handed starter Martín Pérez has officially entered the free-agent market, leaving a notable gap in the club's starting rotation heading into the offseason. The 33-year-old Pérez, who joined Atlanta on a one-year deal last winter, posted a 4.53 ERA over 28 starts in 2025 while logging 155 innings for the National League East champions.
With Pérez departing, the Braves' projected rotation now centers on Spencer Strider, Chris Sale, and Reynaldo López, while young arms such as AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep compete for the remaining spots. General manager Alex Anthopoulos has historically targeted mid-rotation innings-eaters in free agency, and the club is expected to explore both veteran signings and trade options to stabilize the back end of the staff before spring training.
