Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred recently made comments on expansion and realignment that have brought up the idea of adding new teams to the league, including those in “Braves Country.” This could impact the Atlanta Braves, with possible cities for new teams being Nashville, Charlotte, Orlando, Raleigh-Durham, Portland, Salt Lake City, Montreal, Vancouver, and San Antonio. Geographical realignment is also a possibility, creating eight four-team divisions that could reduce travel and potentially tweak the playoffs.
There are three main scenarios to consider: one with two expansion teams in the Southeast, one with only one team, and none at all. If both Nashville and Charlotte join the league, they might form a division with Atlanta, Tampa, and Miami. Alternatively, Raleigh-Durham could be paired with Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. A third option would see Cincinnati joining Atlanta, Tampa, and Miami.
Expansion outside of the Southeast is also an option, with possible new teams on the West Coast or beyond the Rocky Mountains. In this case, the Braves would likely join with two Florida teams and Cincinnati in a division. Two potential alignment options are presented, one with Nashville/Charlotte joining the league and one with a West Coast city. Ultimately, the future of the National League seems uncertain, leaving room for various scenarios to unfold.
Source: https://www.batterypower.com/atlanta-braves-news/117851/how-realignment-might-impact-the-braves