The Atlanta Braves take on the Twins on Saturday and their top prospect will start the game and bat in the heart of the order
Sale, Reynaldo López and Spencer Schwellenbach are projected to be the top three starters in the Braves rotation to begin the regular season. Elder is expected to compete with Grant Holmes, Ian Anderson and AJ Smith-Shawver for the final two rotation spots.
Three Atlanta Braves players expected to be on the Opening Day roster will make the trip to Fort Myers for the Spring Training opener
The Braves would love to get Anderson back to top form, as the right-hander is 4-0 with a 1.25 ERA in the postseason.
Detroit Tigers infielders Gleyber Torres (left) and Javier Baez (right) watch a workout from the dugout at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on Feb. 20, 2025, in Lakeland, Fla. (photo by Evan Woodbery, MLive.com) Evan Woodbery, MLive.com