Who’s Playing Short in Atlanta?
Published on: 01/11/2026
Six shortstop options for the Braves, from free agents Dubón and Crawford to trade targets Peña, Lopez, Abrams and Elly De La Cruz. Who would you pick?
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Six shortstop options for the Braves, from free agents Dubón and Crawford to trade targets Peña, Lopez, Abrams and Elly De La Cruz. Who would you pick?