What could the Atlanta Braves outfield look like in 2020?

Changes are a’coming for the Atlanta Braves… but how much of that change will impact the outfield?

The Atlanta Braves outfield depth did a lot for the club in 2019. It kept the team afloat through the summer months, and then, that outfield depth delivered in a big way in the postseason, as Adam Duvall got two huge hits to help secure the team’s two postseason victories.

What if it stays the same? Can the same cast of characters produce similar results?

There’s just one big, gaping question that’s looming over the Atlanta Braves offseason- do we resign Josh Donaldson, or do we go get Mike Moustakas? (I’m not even including Anthony Rendon because it just isn’t happening.)

The reason why that is so important to the outfield is because Austin Riley would be the team’s third baseman should we not sign a free agent. If we did sign a third baseman and you’d presume that if Riley can consistently hit at the big league level, he’d serve as a platoon in the outfield, and maybe even a full-timer with all of that 30-plus home run potential.

Then there’s the question, if it is Riley at third, then who’s in the outfield? Recent rumors have included Marcell Ozuna, and names like Nicholas Castellanos have been floated about too.

The Atlanta Braves have Ronald Acuna Jr., Nick Markakis, Adam Duvall and Ender Inciarte under team control. That’s not counting Charlie Culberson, who can play the outfield, as well as Rafael Ortega, who was promoted late last season and was included on the postseason roster.

So with all that depth, do we even need to go out and get someone else? There’s a lot to consider, and that’s for sure.

What do the incumbents bring to the table? Of them, who could have the biggest impact? Who else could be added to the picture? Who could spend time in the minors? Who’s a lock to be on the roster?

Let’s answer some questions.