Mallex Smith batting leadoff for Braves tonight

As expected, the Braves called up center fielder Mallex Smith and he will bat leadoff in Monday night's series opener against the Nationals in Washington.

The 22-year-old Smith will replace Ender Inciarte, who is on the 15-day disabled list due to a left hamstring strain.

The game is scheduled to start at 7:05 and will be televised by Fox Sports South.

The Braves are 0-5. The Nationals are 3-1.

Players who aren’t tendered contracts become free agents.

The Braves’ two deals completed on Wednesday clarified at least a section of the team’s offseason plan.

The re-signing of Raisel Iglesias to a one-year $16 million deal with the Braves retains Iglesias at the same salary he earned last season.

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