Bowman added, however, that the Braves might not see a good enough return to justify trading him. As a result, Kelenic was deemed likely to be staying put. But by concluding that

With Caminiti and Waldrep in the unlikely to be moved category, AJ Smith-Shawver (Braves' No. 2 and MLB No. 97) might be the pitching prospect who is most attractive to other teams. Smith-Shawver just turned 22 on Nov. 20 and he is still learning the art ...

When it comes to the Atlanta Braves, they’ve developed a bit of a reputation for being strategic when it comes to free agency. Fans are left wondering, with one of their star pitchers, Max Fried, on the open market.

The 22-year-old Waldrep made his MLB debut on June 9, less than a year after being drafted out of the University of Florida. After two rocky starts, he went on the Injured List with an elbow injury - he was heading back to the minors if healthy.

The Atlanta Braves surely are going to have to get creative this offseason if they want to add to the organization.

The Braves are known for wheeling and dealing, and with the free agent market exploding, it makes all the sense in the world for Alex Anthopoulos to make his blockbuster acquisition via trade again this offseason.