The Gwinnett Braves announced their opening-day roster Tuesday. The G-Braves open the season at 7:05 p.m. Thursday against the Durham Bulls at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.

Here is the roster:

Right-handed pitchers (10)

36 Aaron Blair, 6-4, 250

30 Rhiner Cruz, 6-3, 230

60 Joel De La Cruz, 6-1, 250

34 Caleb Dirks, 6-3, 225

48 David Hernandez, 6-3, 245

40 Jason Hursh, 6-2, 200

50 Luke Jackson, 6-2, 210

25 David Peterson, 6-5, 225

43 Lucas Sims, 6-2, 225

45 Matt Wisler, 6-3, 205

Left-handed pitchers (3)

57 Kevin Chapman, 6-3, 230

26 Sam Freeman, 5-11, 180

15 Sean Newcomb, 6-5, 255

Catchers (2)

32 David Freitas, 6-2, 240

18 Blake Lalli, 6-1, 210

Infielders (6)

1 Ozzie Albies, 5-8, 155

2 Johan Camargo, 6-0, 160

4 Sean Kazmar Jr., 5-9, 185

17 Kyle Kubitza, 6-3, 210

14 Rio Ruiz, 6-2, 230

5 Matt Tuiasosopo, 6-2, 235

Outfielders (4)

9 Lane Adams, 6-4, 190

7 Xavier Avery, 6-0, 200

24 Mel Rojas Jr., 6-3, 200

28 Adam Walker, 6-5, 235

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