Dominican pitchers Atahualpo Severino and Lay Batista got their visa issues resolved and reported to Braves camp Tuesday, four days after the first workout for pitchers and catchers but in time for Wednesday’s first full-squad workout.
They were the last of three pitchers late to Braves camp because of visa problems, after right-hander Luis Vasquez reported on Monday. Vasquez, a Dominican sidearmer, is a candidate for a bullpen spot, but he strained a lat muscle on his right side a few weeks ago and is waiting for his physical this weekend before he can be cleared to throw.
Batista could also be a factor this season. The hard-throwing 24-year-old had a 3.38 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 122-2/3 innings in 22 starts for the Angels’ Double-A affiliate.
