Braves set their 25-man roster for opening day
The Braves put the finishing touches on their active roster for opening day by making roster moves Wednesday that involved five players. There remained a chance for more moves, but none happened.
The Braves announced their 25-man roster Thursday afternoon with no further surprises.
The team will use a 12-man pitching staff and a five-man bench when the season opens Thursday with a 4:10 p.m. game at SunTrust Park against the Phillies. Julio Teheran will start against Aaron Nola.
Here is a look at the Braves’ 25-man roster entering Thursday’s game:
Pitchers (12): 57 Rex Brothers (LH), 51 Shane Carle (RH), 26 Mike Foltynewicz (RH), 39 Sam Freeman (LH), 32 Brandon McCarthy (RH), 33 A.J. Minter (LH), 30 Peter Moylan (RH), 15 Sean Newcomb (LH), 52 Jose Ramirez (RH), 49 Julio Teheran (RH), 38 Arodys Vizcaino (RH), 58 Dan Winkler (RH).
Catchers (3): 25 Tyler Flowers, 8 Chris Stewart, 24 Kurt Suzuki.
Infielders (5): 1 Ozzie Albies, 16 Charlie Culberson, 27 Ryan Flaherty, 5 Freddie Freeman, 7 Dansby Swanson.
Outfielders (5): 18 Lane Adams, 12 Peter Bourjos, 11 Ender Inciarte, 22 Nick Markakis, 20 Preston Tucker.
Manager: 43 Brian Snitker.
Coaches: 4 Walt Weiss (bench), 55 Chuck Hernandez (pitching), 2 Eric Young Sr. (first base), 37 Ron Washington (third base), 28 Kevin Seitzer (hitting), 60 Sal Fasano (catching), 59 Jose Castro (assistant hitting), 34 Marty Reed (bullpen), 99 Jose Yepez (bullpen catcher).
Disabled list: 46 Chase Whitley RHP, 53 Luiz Gohara LHP, 68 Jacob Lindgren LHP, 17 Johan Camargo IF.
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