Projecting the Braves’ Opening Day roster after some spring surprises

Daysbel Hernández seemed like a lock for a bullpen spot entering camp, but some rough spring numbers could change the equation.
Mon, Mar 31
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Braves place starter Reynaldo López on injured list with right shoulder inflammation
Despite missing time for a forearm strain and shoulder inflammation after the All-Star break last year, López finished last season healthy.
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MLB suspends Braves’ Jurickson Profar 80 games for performance-enhancing drug
Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Braves in January.
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How to watch Braves at Dodgers as Atlanta takes on Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers’ bats
The Braves and Dodgers have a potential NLCS preview in LA, with a three-game series that starts Monday and ends Wednesday.
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Players around MLB intrigued after Yankees’ power surge with new ‘torpedo’ bats
"I think it’s an amazing discovery," said Angels outfielder Taylor Ward, one of many players suddenly interested in the new bats.
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3 Braves takeaways: Scoreless and swept, AJ Smith-Shawver’s mixed bag, and bullpen Ls
Not since 1980, 45 years ago against the Cincinnati Reds, have the Braves been swept in a season-opening four-game series.
Sun, Mar 30
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Braves waste scoring chances, Spencer Schwellenbach’s superb start against Padres, fall to 0-3
Schwellenbach gave up one hit in six scoreless innings, but the Braves went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position in Saturday's loss.
Sat, Mar 29
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Braves fall to 0-2 as bullpen struggles and missed opportunities define season’s first series
Atlanta is just 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position through two games.
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Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres: How to watch both primetime matchups
Braves vs. Padres gets two national looks for opening week.