How was he acquired?

The Braves made a run on college arms in the 2023 draft, and Braun was a part of that run as he was selected in the 6th round, with Atlanta using the 189th overall pick of the draft to take the righty out of Cal State Northridge. Braun received a signing bonus of $347,500, which was slightly above slot for where he was selected in the draft.

What were the expectations for 2025?

Given the way Braun’s 2024 season ended — which featured a 3.26 ERA across two levels, with a 2.38 ERA with Mississippi — expectations were extremely high for Braun coming into this season. The primary focus point for Braun in 2025 was simple: keep progressing.

There was a legitimate chance for him to get the call up to Atlanta at some point in the season, and as injuries began to pile up, B

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