PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Braun going out with a bang
Mar 3 2020
There’s no doubt Ryan Braun (1B/OF, MIL) is on the back-end of his career. Entering his age-36 season, he’s beginning the final guaranteed season of a five-year, $105 million contract, and has publicly admitted he could retire at the conclusion of the campaign. With the addition of Avisaíl García (OF, MIL), the team has announced Braun will shift into a platoon role at first base with newcomer Justin Smoak (1B, MIL). However, a thin outfield depth chart and lessened risk to the club if injury were to strike could mean Braun retains significant playing time.
Smoak and Braun in fact make a strong duo at the plate. However, Braun’s ability to crush left-handed pitching (.933 OPS in 2019) and Smoak’s struggles (.672...
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