2. Jarred Kelenic
The fact that Kelenic was handed a second chance this season was already a surprise. After Atlanta signed Jurickson Profar, the chances of Kelenic staying with the team beyond this season shrank further. The 2026 Atlanta outfield projects from left to right as Jurickson Profar, Michael Harris, and Ronald Acuna Jr. This leaves the Braves needing a pinch-hitting option they can rely on to help out the bottom of the Atlanta order.
This doesn't fit Kelenic's skill set and likely means Atlanta is going to move on either at some point this season or at the end of the year. It is impossible to justify Kelenic's poor offensive output when all Atlanta needs from a 4th outfielder is capable defense and a solid offensive threat. Harris, Profar, and Acuna are all great defenders, giving Atlanta's outfield the ability to shift if injury were to strike. The most important trait for Atlanta's fallback option is offensive production and that is likely going to mean this is Kelenic's final season with the Braves.
3. Hector Neris
There is a reason why Atlanta was able to add Neris on such a cheap team-friendly deal. The Braves found out this reasoning on Opening Day when Neris blew the game open for the Padres. The reliever simply hasn't been the version of himself he was early in his career. The lack of consistency has plagued the veteran and likely means the Braves will move on.
Not only is Neris doubtful for next year's roster, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the team move on to make room for Jessie Chavez or Craig Kimbrel to join the active roster. The reliever is going to be given a chance to the current course, however, there is no denying or defending just how poor of a first impression the reliever had. It wouldn't be a surprise to see the team opt to move on in the first weeks of the season.