## Braves Eye Nathan Eovaldi as $40 Million Free Agent Option ### Atlanta Interested in Bringing Back Former Starter The Atlanta Braves are reportedly interested in bringing back former starter Nathan Eovaldi, who is a free agent this offseason. According to The Athletic, the Braves are one of several teams that have shown interest in Eovaldi. Eovaldi, 32, spent the 2021 season with the Boston Red Sox, going 11-9 with a 3.71 ERA in 32 starts. He also made four starts in the postseason, going 1-2 with a 3.63 ERA. The Braves are in need of starting pitching depth after losing Max Fried to injury in the NLDS. Eovaldi would be a solid addition to the rotation, as he has been a durable and effective starter throughout his career. Eovaldi has a career record of 95-84 with a 4.16 ERA in 263 starts. He has also been a valuable contributor in the postseason, going 4-2 with a 3.94 ERA in 13 starts. The Braves are reportedly willing to offer Eovaldi a contract worth around $40 million over three years. This would be a significant raise from the $17 million he made in 2021. Eovaldi is expected to make a decision on his future soon. The Braves are hoping that he will choose to return to Atlanta, where he helped the team win the World Series in 2021.
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