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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.
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