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Reds Predicted to Lose Veteran Pitcher to Braves in Free Agency
- Bleacher Report projects Zack Littell to sign with the Atlanta Braves, potentially becoming their No. 5 starter.
- Littell is viewed as a durable, steady option for a rotation stretched by injuries on the Braves.
- The Reds could part with Littell after he was acquired to bolster depth as Greene and Burns contend for rotation spots.
- Reuter suggests Littell’s 3.81 ERA and 3.2 WAR last season could appeal to a team needing stability.
- Littell could slot in as the Braves’ No. 5 starter or pivot to a bullpen role based on health and performance.
- Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep are recovering from elbow procedures, leaving the Braves’ rotation thinner.
- The Reds reportedly believe Littell provided depth for Greene, Lodolo, and Abbott who have secure spots.
- The article notes Reds’ injuries to Lowder and Williamson last year affected their rotation decisions.
- The piece highlights Littell’s strike-zone control but notes he yields home runs.
- The Reds’ goal is to balance rotation talent with durability as they navigate injuries.
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