As exhibition season begins, here is who we expected to be playing next month.

Perhaps sooner than later, the Braves' 22-year-old Minor Leaguer of the Year will be counted on to help Atlanta's already injured staff.

Braves pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep will each miss months after procedures to clean up their right elbows.

Atlanta has lost two starting pitchers to injuries through one week of spring training, but the team hasn’t felt pressed to make a significant addition before opening day.

‘I like position players playing in WBC,” Braves manager Walt Weiss says.

Since 2021, Acuña has played in 120 games only once, when he won MVP, while he dealt with two torn ACLs. But he's healthy now.

Braves starting pitcher will see renowned specialist Monday after feeling soreness in his arm during batting practice.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., who joined the 40-40 club by launching 40 homers and stealing 40 bases during his 2023 MVP season, enters this season fully healthy.

The 2023 trade for potential Hall of Fame pitcher Chris Sale has aged well for all involved, and Sale says he would like to finish his career with the Braves.

Braves starters return across the infield, but the team will lean on Mauricio Dubón — and veteran depth — while Ha‑Seong Kim heals from a hand injury.