Offseason planning is underway for the Braves, whom the Cardinals routed, 13-1, in Game 5 of the teams’ NLDS matchup Wednesday. One of the most important questions now facing the Braves is whether they’ll be able to re-sign standout third baseman Josh Donaldson. The soon-to-be 34-year-old is weeks from returning to free agency after posting… (více...)

Josh Donaldson hit a solo homer in the Braves' blowout loss to the Cardinals in Game 5 of the NLDS on Wednesday.

Donaldson's homer prevented the shutout, but it also came with the Braves down by 13 runs in the fourth inning. It's potentially the last homer he'll hit in an Atlanta uniform, as the 33-year-old will hit the market for the second consecutive season. After a very strong 2019 campaign, he should see multi-year deal offers, and he should be among the better third baseman in baseball again as long as he can stay healthy.

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