Braves face a pivotal offseason as Snitker’s contract nears expiry and retirement looms, injecting leadership questions after a season that slipped from strong World Series odds to a volatile path forward. Ozuna vetoed three deadline trades, keeping him in Atlanta and complicating exit plans with looming 10-5 rights. Atlanta’s strategy now hinges on roster reshaping and who runs the dugout next, with front-office moves likely to redefine fantasy values across the lineup.