"Projecting the Opening Day roster before Spring Training games begin is a fool's errand, but luckily for you, that's what we're going to do. This projection is based on who is on the Braves' 40-man roster or in camp with the team and assumes that everyone is "healthy" six weeks from now. All the usual caveats apply related to injuries, acquisitions and the like."
"The only slight surprise here is León. Heim's ability to switch-hit and All-Star pedigree means Atlanta could carry three catchers on the 26-man roster once Sean Murphy returns from injury.With Baldwin likely to see a good-bit of time at DH, León gives the team the third catcher to open the season and allow the team to test-run their possible future position player roster breakdown."
"Wild Cards: Kyle Farmer, Luke Williams, Chadwick Tromp, Nacho Alvarez, Jr. Farmer was a late addition to Braves camp, and has played all-over the infield in his career with 300 career games at shortstop, 200+ games at second base, more than 160 appearances at third base and 19 games behind the plate. Yes, Farmer caught 15 games for the Reds in 201"
Projected Opening Day starters include Ozzie Albies at second, Mauricio Dubón at short, Ronald Acuña Jr. in right, Micheal Harris II in center and Mike Yastrzemski in left, with Jurickson Profar at designated hitter. The bench lists Jonah Heim, Sandy León, Eli White and Jorge Mateo. The Braves open with 13 consecutive games and an eight-game west coast trip, increasing the chance León earns a start or emergency role. Heim’s switch-hitting and All-Star pedigree create the option to carry three catchers once Sean Murphy returns. Wild-card depth candidates include Kyle Farmer, Luke Williams, Chadwick Tromp and Nacho Alvarez Jr.
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