# Atlanta Braves MAILBAG: Do the Braves Play It Too Safe Early in MLB Draft?

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Podcast: [Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948)
Published: 2026-07-11T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Atlanta Braves face tough MLB Draft choices: play it safe or swing for upside? Jake Mastroianni breaks down Atlanta’s draft strategy, evaluating prospects like Justin Lebron and addressing concerns over recent pitching picks such as Bryce Elder and J.R. Richie. Is Atlanta’s cautious approach the key to consistency, or is it holding the Braves back from finding future stars? Listener mailbag hits hot topics including the team’s bullpen development struggles, whether Mauricio Dubón should start at third base over Austin Riley, and the surprising drop in Michael Harris II’s sprint speed. With pitching injuries forcing rapid player call-ups, Jake Mastroianni questions the Braves’ roster management and examines the impact on playoff ambitions. Can Atlanta maintain its NL East edge amidst injuries, prospect decisions, and a surging Marlins squad? Don’t miss this sharp analysis of the Braves’ pivotal summer stretch.

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