Photos: Fun in the sun for the Braves at spring training Friday

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Photos: Fun in the sun for the Braves at spring training Friday

AJC photos of the Braves at spring training on Feb. 16, 2024.

Ronald Acuna Jr. talks with teammates and coaching staff before taking batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale throws as manager Brian Snitker (background left) looks on. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Jarred Kelenic takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Players warm up before taking batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (left) confers with pitcher Huascar Ynoa in the bullpen during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Jarred Kelenic (left) greets right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Pitcher Chris Sale throws in the bullpen during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Baseballs are filled in the basket before batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. talks with teammates. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (center) talks to center fielder Michael Harris II (right) before taking batting practice. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves Manager Brian Snitker watches batting practice from his golf cart. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitching coach Rick Kranitz confers with starting pitcher Chris Sale in the bullpen during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale throws in the bullpen during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves Manager Brian Snitker watches in the bullpen during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves Manager Brian Snitker smiles during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Daysbel Hernández gets loose. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catching coach Sal Fasano speaks during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. prepares to take batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. smiles as he walks to the field to take batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (left) smiles as he talks with assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitchers throw in the bullpen during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Darius Vines tosses a weighted ball as he warms up. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider warms up during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (left) and first baseman Matt Olson walk together during spring training workouts. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catchers get ready during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., with assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes, walks to the field to take batting practice. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves Manager Brian Snitker (right) shares a smile with minor-league coordinator Chris Antariksa during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Ronald Acuna Jr. talks with teammates and coaching staff before taking batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Friday, February, 16, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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