Atlanta Braves’ tough season gets tougher as lottery luck vanishes—can a ninth overall draft pick spark a turnaround, or did Atlanta’s rebuild hopes just take a major hit? Franchise-altering shortstops like Roch Cholowsky and Justin Lebron are likely off the table, forcing fans to question what’s next for Alex Anthopoulos’s draft strategy.

Jake Mastroianni breaks down the MLB Draft lottery fallout, analyzes the significance of missing out on top slot money, and discusses who might actually be available at ninth overall. The episode covers Walt Weiss’s latest comments on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s lineup role, the shortstop situation with Mauricio Dubon, and the impact of Atlanta’s latest bullpen signings. Plus, hear the latest Winter Meetings buzz, potential trade targets, and updates on rivals like the Phillies and Mets. Will Atlanta’s offseason moves be enough, or are bigger changes looming?

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