Still no outside power upgrade for Braves as spring training nears

With Braves pitchers and catchers set to report Tuesday, one of the questions entering spring training and a new season is whether the team will generate more power at the plate.

Two of the top five home-run hitters from last season are gone: Matt Adams and Matt Kemp. Of the top three returning, two are catchers, so both won’t be in the lineup at the same time.

Heralded prospect Ronald Acuna is a strong candidate to join the lineup sometime early in the season. If that goes as planned, he likely will provide a power boost. Johan Camargo still seems set to begin the season as the starting third baseman. He showed some extra-base power in a short stint in winter ball and seems to continue to add muscle through his offseason strength and conditioning. Ozzie Albies is pound-for-pound stronger than you might expect for his size, so having him all season could help replace the 38 homers hit by Adams and Kemp.