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Braves' Rental Pitcher Earns Praise, Deserves Contract
26 Oct
Summary
- Brent Suter posted a 1.63 ERA in 27 2/3 innings for the Braves.
- Suter's impressive relief pitching could earn him a new contract.
- Lane Thomas struggled and is unlikely to be re-signed by the Braves.
The Atlanta Braves are evaluating their 2026 season trade deadline acquisitions as free agency approaches. One pitcher, Brent Suter, has emerged as a strong candidate for re-signing.
Suter, acquired without much initial fanfare, quickly won over the team with his performance. He recorded a 1.63 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP across 27 2/3 innings in 13 appearances. Notably, he frequently pitched multiple innings, even starting one game as an opener and delivering scoreless relief in the postseason.
His cost is expected to be modest, with a prior salary of $1.25 million. A low-risk investment, Suter could receive a pay increase and potentially a club option for future seasons.
Conversely, Lane Thomas, another deadline addition, is unlikely to be retained. Despite a reputation for hitting left-handed pitching, Thomas saw limited action with only 46 plate appearances and suffered an injury. The Braves seem disinclined to bring him back, preferring to allocate funds towards securing an everyday left fielder.
