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The Atlanta Braves revealed the players they are considering not offering contracts to. These players have decided not to be offered contracts for the upcoming season, so they will venture into free agency.

Among the players not offered contracts are Griffin Canning, a right-handed pitcher, Ray Kerr, a left-handed pitcher, Royber Salinas, a right-handed pitcher, Huascar Ynoa, a right-handed pitcher, and Ramón Laureano, an outfielder.

The Braves added Canning to their team in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels, receiving him in exchange for designated hitter Jorge Soler, a deal that took place just under a month ago. Spotrac’s calculations projected that Canning’s earnings for the upcoming season would amount to $5.4 million. Después de registrar un promedio de carreras limpias de 5.19 en 32 apariciones (31 como abridor) la temporada pasada, los Bravos determinaron que no sería una opción para la rotación y lo dejaron en libertad. The Soler trade has been brilliantly executed as a strategic move to unload salaries.

Kerr played in 10 games for the Braves during his debut season, which has now been confirmed as his sole season with the team. In his outings, he posted a 5.64 ERA, while in 10 games with Triple-A Gwinnett, he managed a mediocre 4.50 ERA. His expected earnings for the upcoming season were set at $800,000.

On November 1st, Salinas was acquired through waivers from the former Oakland A’s. Before being traded to the A’s in exchange for Sean Murphy, he had once been considered one of the top 30 prospects in the Braves organization. It seems that they reconsidered and opted to release him once more. His expected earnings for the upcoming season were set at $800,000.

Ynoa, a player once seen as a promising talent for the Braves, has faced ongoing struggles with injuries in recent years. The final time he showed up with the team was on April 18, 2022. His most extended stretch with the Braves occurred during his participation in 18 games in 2021. The moment had arrived to progress, and this was the perfect chance. His expected earnings for the upcoming season were set at $825,000.

Laureano joined the team in the middle of the season when injuries were on the rise. He stood out as the top choice among all the options. Upon his arrival in Atlanta, he boasted a batting average of .296, an on-base percentage of .327, and a slugging percentage of .505, hitting 10 home runs and driving in 29 runs. It is estimated that he will earn a total of $6.37 million in the upcoming season. Although not an expensive deal, the Braves have chosen to allocate their funds to other areas this season. Had they not already possessed Jarred Kelenic and Eli White – two players at risk of not being tendered contracts but likely to remain with the team – they might have been more willing to retain him. This might indicate their continued belief in Kelenic or suggest they have other plans to use the surplus funds during this season. The passage of time will reveal the truth.