Braves Struggling Relievers Are Now Thriving Elsewhere

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00:00Graves' struggling relievers are now thriving elsewhere.

00:04When the Atlanta Braves said goodbye to Enyel De Los Santos and Rafael Montero, fans were excited.

00:11Both were part of a bullpen that was unraveling fast.

00:14So when De Los Santos was designated for assignment and Montero was somehow traded,

00:19it felt like a cleanup mission complete.

00:21But fast forward just a few weeks, and the Braves' decision is starting to look a lot more complicated.

00:26Let's start with Enyel De Los Santos.

00:28This guy couldn't find consistency in Atlanta getting knocked around more often than not.

00:34Houston took a chance, and right now, they're reaping the benefits.

00:38De Los Santos has posted a 1.29 ERA and a 3.64 FIP in 14 appearances with the Astros.

00:45That's not just a rebound, that's production the Braves desperately could have used in a bullpen

00:50that's still walking the tightrope in high leverage spots.

00:53Now to Rafael Montero, whose Braves tenure was disastrous from the start.

00:57After struggles in Houston, he joined Atlanta with a 5.50 ERA over 36 appearances, inciting

01:05Braves fans' frustration.

01:07His exit wasn't just expected, it was pleaded for.

01:10But in Detroit, a transformation.

01:14Montero has pitched with a 2.40 ERA and 4.41 FIP in 12 outings.

01:21Minimal damage is a significant upgrade over his Atlanta numbers.

01:25Here's the problem.

01:26When both of your discarded bullpen arms go on to thrive elsewhere, it raises a lot more

01:32than eyebrows.

01:33It raises serious questions.

01:35Why can't the Braves make such performances happen?

01:38Could it be a coaching gap, scouting issues, or a philosophical flaw with mid-season bullpen

01:43strategies?

01:44Whatever the issue, the Braves better figure it out and fast.

01:47We'll see you next time.