Braves announce roster for NLCS vs. Dodgers
The Braves announced their National League Championship Series roster against the Dodgers ahead of Game 1 on Saturday. They carried 14 position players and 12 pitches.
There are a few differences from the NL Division Series roster. The Braves opted not to carry speedster Terrance Gore, who made the NLDS roster. They did carry outfielder Cristian Pache, who adds to the team’s defensive options. The Braves are down an outfielder because Jorge Soler is out because of a positive COVID-19 test. Utilityman Johan Camargo also made the roster.
Veteran reliever Chris Martin, left off the NLDS roster, was added for the NLCS. He replaces lefty Dylan Lee, who made the NLDS roster because of the opposing Brewers’ struggles against southpaws. The Braves have four lefties in their bullpen: Tyler Matzek, A.J. Minter, Drew Smyly and Will Smith.
The Braves’ NLCS roster, as provided by the team:
Pitchers (12): RH Ian Anderson, RH Jesse Chavez, LH Max Fried, RH Luke Jackson, RH Chris Martin, LH Tyler Matzek, LH A.J. Minter, RH Charlie Morton, LH Will Smith, LH Drew Smyly, RH Jacob Webb, RH Huascar Ynoa
Catchers (2): William Contreras, Travis d’Arnaud
Infielders (6): Ehire Adrianza, Ozzie Albies, Orlando Arcia, Johan Camargo, Freddie Freeman, Austin Riley, Dansby Swanson
Outfielders (5): Adam Duvall, Guillermo Heredia, Cristian Pache, Joc Pederson, Eddie Rosario
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