The Atlanta Braves’ three-game winning streak was snapped on Wednesday night against the Cincinnati Reds. However, Alex Verdugo remains confident that his team can compete with anyone in Major League Baseball. Jarred Kelenic’s replacement in the outfield is confident in Brian Snitker’s team as the season approaches.500.
Verdugo is a nine-year veteran who has bounced around the league in recent seasons. However, he is a valuable contributor wherever he goes. According to David O’Brien of The Athletic, after winning the World Series with the New York Yankees in 2024, the outfielder is confident in his new team.
“I feel like we can beat anybody out there, right?” Verdugo said of the Braves’ chances in 2025.
Following a slow start to the season, Atlanta is regaining ground in the National League East race. Snitker’s offense is quickly returning to its former glory, with a strong stretch over the last week. What is the best part? The Braves are doing this without Ronald Acuna Jr., who remains on the injured list.
Verdugo’s confidence in the team is encouraging, but they still have a lot of work to do. When they are at their peak, Atlanta has as much talent as anyone in the MLB. They are still searching for the best version of themselves, though. The fact that they continue to win demonstrates their commitment to working through a difficult period.
Verdugo’s role will shift if Kelenic returns to the majors with a hot bat. Regardless of his position on the depth chart, his presence has the potential to significantly impact his team’s success.
At 30 games into the season, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are locked in a battle for the NL East. Atlanta, on the other hand, is closing in on the leaders, trailing only a few games. If they can keep winning, the team will become more dangerous as it moves closer to the playoffs.
