ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 06: Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to game three of the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 06, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Despite a season filled with injuries to key players, the Atlanta Braves remain on track for the playoffs, demonstrating the resilience and depth that have defined their 2024 campaign. The Braves have managed to stay competitive in the National League thanks to several factors.
First, their pitching staff has been a major strength, even with setbacks like Spencer Strider’s season-ending injury. The acquisition of Chris Sale and the resurgence of Reynaldo López have provided stability and dominance on the mound. Sale is in the running for the NL Cy Young award, and López has returned from injury in top form, offering a formidable rotation alongside Max Fried and emerging star Spencer Schwellenbach.
Offensively, while the team has missed the contributions of injured stars like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley, they have benefited from the consistent performance of Matt Olson, who has been a model of durability. Olson is closing in on historic marks for consecutive games played, underscoring his importance to the Braves’ lineup.
The Braves’ ability to adapt and rely on their depth has kept them in playoff contention. As they regain some of their injured players and continue to lean on their pitching strength, the Braves are well-positioned to make a deep postseason run, proving that they are still a dangerous team despite the challenges they’ve faced.
