Braves’ Former Pitcher, All-MLB Righty, Ends Career In Middle Of Season

BusinessSportsMoneyBraves’ Former Pitcher, All-MLB Righty, Ends Career In Middle Of SeasonByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 24, 2026, 12:56pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 11: A view of the Atlanta Braves logo on a baseball cap during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 11, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Atlanta Braves have surged to the top of the Major League Baseball standings thanks to a surprisingly strong roster in multiple facets.Standout players in the batting order, rotation and bullpen have all helped drive perhaps the most surprising success story of the season so far.“First baseman Matt Olson is an MVP candidate,” Bob Nightengale wrote for USA Today. “Chris Sale could win another Cy Young. Michael Harris is having a comeback year. Catcher Drake Baldwin is a star. Relievers Robert Suarez and Raisel Iglesias have been lights out. And infielder Mauricio Dubon and DH Dom Smith, cheap offseason pickups, are unsung heroes.”Perhaps the least surprising aspect of the surge has been the bullpen, though, given that the team reloaded it with star talent during the offseason. After signing Suarez as a free agent and re-signing Iglesias, the Braves signaled that a strong relief corps was a priority.And that is fairly typical for the franchise, with recent stars like Craig Kimbrel and Kenley Jansen playing high-leverage roles.ForbesDodgers Will Smith Offers 3-Word Response On Injury Concerns After AbsenceBy Peter ChawagaAtlanta Braves’ Former Pitcher Nick Anderson Ends All-MLB CareerNow, as the team remerges as a threat in the National League, it has received news that a former standout reliever has decided to retire.MORE FOR YOU...