The Atlanta Braves have shown interest in starting pitchers Casey Mize and Nick Pivetta as the MLB offseason approaches amid growing concerns over a possible lockout. Reports from Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution indicate that the Braves eyed both pitchers during the trade deadline, signaling potential moves before any official work stoppage.
Casey Mize, currently with the San Diego Padres, was seen pitching against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 25 at Petco Park in San Diego. At 25 years old, Mize has attracted attention for his performances this season, drawing the Braves’ interest as they seek to strengthen their rotation. Nick Pivetta, another right-handed pitcher, was also on Atlanta’s radar during the trade window, according to Burns.
The offseason remains unusually quiet, with the clock ticking closer to an expected lockout. Industry insiders anticipated a surge in trades and signings before any labor disputes took effect, but the usual flurry of activity has been largely absent. This lack of movement has left teams and fans waiting to see how the situation will unfold. The Braves’ interest in Mize and Pivetta offers one of the few concrete signs of potential roster activity.
Atlanta’s focus on pitching comes as they evaluate their options after a season that featured contributions from prospects like Osvaldo Bido. Burns also reviewed Bido’s 2026 campaign, highlighting the young pitchers the Braves have been developing internally. The possible addition of Mize or Pivetta would add experience to that mix.
Elsewhere in MLB news, a 25-year-old Taiwanese reliever has been posted by his team to sign with a Major League club, but details remain scarce. Meanwhile, veteran Max Scherzer has remained noncommittal about his playing status for next season, adding to the uncertainty surrounding player movement as the offseason approaches.
The Braves’ interest in Mize and Pivetta remains unconfirmed beyond the trade deadline reports, and no official negotiations have been announced. With the prospect of a lockout looming, any deals involving these pitchers would likely need to be completed quickly before a work stoppage halts transactions.
As the offseason progresses, the Braves’ pursuit of starting pitching depth through Mize and Pivetta will be closely watched. The team’s approach in a quiet market could define their strategy heading into the 2027 campaign, but for now, their interest remains one of the few developments amid an increasingly tense off-ballpark environment.
According to Yahoo Sports.