the Atlanta Bulls they have also “discussed” an interest in left-hander Joc Pederson, tweeted well-known journalist David O’Brien of The Athletic. It is clear in adding that there are no indications that the talks between the two parties have come particularly far at this time. Pederson would give the Braves a potential replacement for his Dominican free agent position mate Marcell Ozuna.
This Quisqueian former Golden Glove, former Silver Bat and former All Star is likely looking for a longer and more lucrative contract than Pederson after having a brilliant performance in 2020 with a one-year, $ 18MM contract.
There is likely to be room on the payroll for any of the players, especially if a deal with Ozuna, 30, is delayed a bit, but the current Braves regime has generally leaned toward short-term deals. time limit.
Pederson would probably require a teammate with the Braves (for the reasons listed below). Speaking speculatively, Austin Riley could play that role by moving to left field against left-handers, with Johan Camargo replacing him in the hot corner these days.
The 27-year-old Panamanian Camargo, 1.83 meters tall, is ambidextrous and is a lifelong batter of 286/337/506 when he bats from the right side of the plate.