OPS includes Wacha's BABIP luck.
Wacha
Career: 298
2019: 313
2021: 312
2022: 260
Wonder where that 36 points came from???
Wacha was hit harder than Kluber. Higher barrel rate, higher EV and an xERA of 4.56.
They can miss the playoffs and have him keep his job. It just depends on if he's meeting JH's standards. We don't know if he's just following the script right now.
Sox wouldn't re-sign Mookie. They were blown out of the water with Xander. I don't see an indication that they'd re-sign Devers. There is no way they can go into this season with Devers as the 3b unless they have extended him. If he gets to the trade deadline, the return decreases. If he gets to FA, all they can get out of it is a comp pick (4th rounder if they are over the lux tax again, thanks Bloom). What a waste... They have to trade him.
They are all operating in the black. That's not even up for debate. None of these teams are losing money.
The Braves have public financials and reported $400M solely in baseball revenue through Q3.
Option 1: Same as 2022. Do nothing. "We're going to compete." He ends up hitting FA.
Option 2: Extend prior to the season. Seems unlikely since they haven't shown the willingness under Bloom to do a monster deal.
Option 3: Trade Raffy. Reminiscent of the Betts deal, but hopefully the players that come back provide better value.
In order of likelihood: 1>3>2