ATLANTA BRAVES NEWS

Jesse Chavez - Secures roster spot Chavez had his contract selected by Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact Chavez re-signed with Atlanta on a minor-league deal in November, and he grabbed a spot on the Opening Day roster after giving up four earned runs with a 10:2 K:BB across 8.1 innings during spring training. The veteran right-hander had a 3.76 ERA in 69.1 frames last year and should fill a middle-relief role out of the bullpen in 2023.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Braves reach 3-year extension with SS Orlando Arcia The Atlanta Braves and starting shortstop Orlando Arcia have reached agreement on a three-year contract extension worth $7.3 million, multip...

MARCH 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Reports: Braves reach 3-year extension with SS Orlando Arcia The Atlanta Braves and starting shortstop Orlando Arcia have reached agreement on a three-year contract extension worth $7.3 million, multip...

MARCH 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Marcell Ozuna - Getting start in left field Ozuna is batting sixth and getting the start in left field Opening Day against the Nationals.

Impact With southpaw Patrick Corbin on the bump for the Nats, Ozuna will move out of the designated hitter role and into the field. The 32-year-old worked on his shoulder strength in the offseason to try and avoid being a defensive liability again, but if he can't hold up with the glove, Kevin Pillar could become the preferred platoon partner in left for Eddie Rosario. Ozuna has has some things to prove at the plate after stumbling to a .222/.278/.397 slash line over the last two seasons.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Pillar - Contract selected Pillar had his contract selected by Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact The 34-year-old signed as a non-roster invitee in January but was able to earn a spot on Atlanta's Opening Day roster. Pillar is unlikely to see regular playing time with Eddie Rosario, Michael Harris and Ronald Acuna entrenched as the starting outfielders, but his strong defense makes him a quality option for a fourth outfielder.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Hilliard - Cracks Opening Day roster Hilliard has won a bench role on Atlanta's 26-man roster to begin the season.

Impact The former Rockie has some competition this spring for the role, but hitting .417 (20-for-48) in Grapefruit League play and being out of minor-league options put him over the top. Hilliard should get only occasional starts in the outfield while Atlanta's starters are healthy, but he could be used as a frequent late-game defensive replacement.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Shuster - Added to big-league roster Shuster had his contract selected by Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact The 24-year-old lefty earned a spot in Atlanta's season-opening rotation and is penciled in to start Sunday in Washington, and he's now officially been added to the MLB roster. Shuster had a 3.29 ERA and 145:38 K:BB across 139.1 innings between the Double-A and Triple-A levels last season, but he earned the rotation spot largely on a dominant spring training during which held opponents to a .115 average with a 1.45 ERA in 18.2 frames.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ehire Adrianza - Officially joins big-league roster Adrianza had his contract selected by Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact The 33-year-old earned a spot on Atlanta's Opening Day roster and has now officially been added to the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Adrianza will fill a utility role and begins the season as the primary backup option at second base, shortstop and third base.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 30, 2023

Tyler Matzek - Shifts to 60-day IL Matzek (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Impact Matzek's move to the 60-day IL was only a matter of time after he underwent Tommy John surgery in October. He was also dealing with a bulging disc in his back during spring training. The veteran left-hander will miss the entire 2023 campaign while recovering and rehabbing from the elbow procedure.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Huascar Ynoa - Back on 60-day IL Ynoa (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Impact Ynoa finished last season on the 60-day IL after he underwent Tommy John surgery in September, so his move back there to open 2023 was inevitable. The 24-year-old is expected to miss the entire season but could be ready for spring training in 2024.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kolby Allard - Lands on 60-day IL Allard (oblique) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Impact Allard suffered a Grade 2 right oblique strain in early March, and his move to the 60-day IL guarantees he'll be out for at least the first two months of the campaign. The 25-year-old was acquired from the Rangers in November and will likely head to Triple-A Gwinnett once healthy.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raisel Iglesias - Moves to 15-day IL Iglesias (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Impact The veteran right-hander suffered a shoulder strain late in camp but hopes to spend the minimum 15 days on the IL, which would allow him to return April 11. A.J. Minter is the favorite to closer games while Iglesias is sidelined, though Joe Jimenez could also be in the mix.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves announce opening-day active roster The Braves announced their 26-man opening-day roster Thursday morning in advance of their 1:05 p.m. start for the season opener in Washingto...

MARCH 30, 2023 • AJC.COM

Richard Lovelady - Headed to Atlanta Atlanta acquired Lovelady from the Royals on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Lovelady failed to make the Royals' Opening Day roster and is now headed to a new organization. He'll provide Atlanta with some left-handed relief depth at Triple-A Gwinnett.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Travis d'Arnaud - Serving as DH in opener D'Arnaud is in the designated hitter spot and batting eighth for Atlanta on Thursday versus the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sean Murphy will catch Max Fried, but d'Arnaud still managed to find his way into the batting order. It could be a fairly common occurrence versus lefties, with Marcell Ozuna playing the outfield and Eddie Rosario sitting.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eddie Rosario - Not in Thursday's lineup Rosario is on the bench Thursday in Atlanta's opener versus the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's not clear whether Rosario's back might still be a bit of an issue or if he's just sitting because there's a lefty (Patrick Corbin) on the mound for the Nats. Either way, it will be Marcell Ozuna in left field and Travis d'Arnaud in the designated hitter spot.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: The Braves signed infielder Orlando Arcia to a... - The Athletic The Braves signed infielder Orlando Arcia to a three-year, $7.3 million contract that includes a $2 million club option for 2026. The vetera...

MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MARCH 30, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Orlando Arcia - Agrees to three-year extension Arcia has agreed to a three-year, $7.3 million contract extension with a club option for 2026 with Atlanta, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Arcia was named Atlanta's starting shortstop last week and now has a new deal. He had been under contract for $1.3 million in 2023 with a $2 million club option for 2024, but this extension wipe those years out and adds on potentially two more. Arcia might ultimately just be keeping the shortstop seat warm for Vaughn Grissom or Braden Shewmake, but he has the versatility to bounce around.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando Arcia, Braves agree to 3-year extension (source) Orlando Arcia, who won the Braves' starting shortstop job, agreed to a three-year, $7.3 million extension, a source told MLB.com's Mark Bowm...

MARCH 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

MLB season preview: Staff predictions on MVP, Cy Young, ROY, World Series

With the 2023 MLB season commencing, who's going to win MVP? Cy Young? Rookie of the Year? The World Series? Our staff experts make their pi...

MARCH 30, 2023

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MARCH 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Phillies get outfielder Pache from A's for minor leaguer

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired center fielder Cristian Pache from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a minor league pitcher

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After hectic year, Braves' Matt Olson settled in, fixed his swing, now looks ready to soar Olson hit 34 homers last year, but his other numbers lagged. An overhauled approach and refreshed mindset could fuel bigger things in 2023.

MARCH 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM