The Atlanta Braves have been busy trade partners over the last few seasons.
The Braves will open SunTrust Park in Cobb County April 14, 2017, against the San Diego Padres.
A number of major league clubs have former Braves and players who hail from Georgia on their rosters. Here's a look at the players with Georgia ties you may be able to spot on the field playing for the opposition (teams listed by dates on schedule):
San Diego Padres
Credit: Christian Petersen
Credit: Christian Petersen
San Diego Padres, April 14-17: Former Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt (above) returns to Atlanta for home opener series. Other former Braves on Padres roster include pitchers Jhoulys Chacin, Ryan Buchter, Trevor Cahill and Tyrell Jenkins.
St. Louis Cardinals
Credit: Kevin Liles
Credit: Kevin Liles
St. Louis Cardinals, May 5-7: John Gant (above) made his pitching debut with the Braves last season. He is one of at least five Cardinals -- Dexter Fowler, Adam Wainwright, Jonathan Broxton and Stephen Drew -- with roots in Georgia.
Toronto Blue Jays
Credit: Vaughn Ridley
Credit: Vaughn Ridley
Tornoto Blue Jays, May 17-18: Reliever Jason Grilli recovered from a torn achilles in 2015 and pitched for the Braves in 2016 before being traded to Toronto. Also on the roster is former Braves outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. (above), who spent two seasons in Atlanta.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Credit: Jennifer Stewart
Credit: Jennifer Stewart
Pittsburgh Pirates, May 22-25: Pittsburgh acquired former Braves infielder Phil Gosselin (above) during the offseason. The Pirates also include Athens native Adam Frazier in the lineup.
Miami Marlins
Credit: Justin K. Aller
Credit: Justin K. Aller
Miami Marlins, June 16-18; Aug. 4-6; Sept. 7-10: Martin Prado made his major-league debut with the Braves in 2006. He's spent the last two seasons in Miami. He is joined on the Marlins' roster with former Braves reliever Hunter Cervenka. The team also includes former Georgia Tech pitcher Jake Esch.
San Francisco Giants
Credit: Thearon W. Henderson
Credit: Thearon W. Henderson
San Francisco Giants, June 19-22: Pitcher Cory Gearrin (above, who also played at Mercer) pitched three seasons in Atlanta. The Giants also have catcher Buster Posey, of Lee County, and pitcher Hunter Strickland, of Thomaston, on the roster.
Milwaukee Brewers
Credit: Rob Tringali
Credit: Rob Tringali
Milwaukee Brewers, June 23-25: Pitcher Neftali Feliz was part of the trade that helped the Braves acquire Mark Teixeira in 2007.
Houston Astros
Credit: Hannah Foslien
Credit: Hannah Foslien
Houston Astros, July 4-5: Catchers Evan Gattis (above), and Brian McCann are joined by former Braves pitcher Charlie Morton on the Astros roster. Josh Reddick, a native of Savannah, also plays for the Astros.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Credit: Jennifer Stewart
Credit: Jennifer Stewart
Arizona Diamondbacks, July 14-16: Shelby Miller (above) was traded to the Diamondbacks for prospect Dansby Swanson after one season in Atlanta. Randall Delgado pitched in Atlanta in 2011-12.
Chicago Cubs
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Credit: Jonathan Daniel
Chicago Cubs, July 17-19: Cubs Outfielder Jason Heyward (above), of McDonough, spent five seasons with the Braves. Infielder Tommy La Stella played in 93 games for Atlanta in 2014.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Credit: Doug Pensinger
Credit: Doug Pensinger
Los Angeles Dodgers, Aug. 1-3: Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood (above), who pitched at Georgia, made his major league debut with the Braves in 2013. Georgians Charlie Culberson, who played high school baseball at Calhoun, and Andrew Toles, who played at Sandy Creek, are on the roster.
Cincinnati Reds
Credit: Jonathan Daniel
Credit: Jonathan Daniel
Cincinnati Reds, Aug 18-20: Outfielder Jose Peraza, who the Braves signed as a free agent in 2010, made his major league debut with the Reds in 2015 after he was acquired in a three-team trade that dealt Alex Wood to Los Angeles and sent Hector Olivera to Atlanta. Atlanta native Blake Wood (above) pitched at North Gwinnett High School and Georgia Tech.
Seattle Mariners
Credit: Doug Pensinger
Credit: Doug Pensinger
Seattle Mariners, Aug. 21-23: Shae Simmons pitched for the Braves in 2014.
Texas Rangers
Credit: Bob Levey
Credit: Bob Levey
Texas Rangers, Sept. 4-6: Lucas Harrell (above) started five games for the Braves in 2015. Shortstop Elvis Andrus was signed by the Braves in 2005 and traded to Texas in 2007 for Mark Teixeira. Outfielder and designated hitter Delino DeShields Jr. is from Norcross.
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