Braves News
The Braves played a simulated game on Wednesday, offering fans their first look at the squad since March. The game featured some intriguing matchups, with Mike Soroka and Max Fried each getting some much-needed work against major league hitters. The Braves live streamed the sim game, which can be seen below:
Braves extend non-roster camp invite to 1B Bryce Ball
The Braves added an intriguing power bat to their taxi squad on Wednesday, as Bryce Ball was extended a non-roster camp invite. Ball could be a candidate for at-bats in the newly-implemented designated hitter role, assuming the organization deems him ready for major league competition this season. Ball is also capable of filling in at first base if Freddie Freeman is unable to play due to COVID. His incredible raw power would be a welcome addition to a lineup that is currently very short on left-handed pop.
Snitker: Braves likely to use piggyback approach
The Braves intend to employ a piggyback approach with regards to their 2020 starting rotation, which will ease some of the physical toll on pitchers who have been through an unusual offseason.
“I think we still have to be careful about pushing them, because it Is just going to be [intrasquad and scrimmages],” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “We’ll see when we get there. But I’d be real surprised if we weren’t in the beginning doing the piggyback [approach].”
With the piggyback approach, the Braves would allow their starting pitcher to work three to four innings and then be followed by a reliever, who would be slated to throw two to three more innings. Teams would not be able to do this as easily once the active rosters are reduced from 30 players to 28 players 15 days into the regular season.
MLB News
Torkelson begins lessons at ‘Camp Trammell’
The first overall pick is attempting to learn a new position, moving from first to third base, and will be coached by Tigers legend Alan Trammel. The Hall of Fame shortstop will look to help Torkelson become a much more valuable commodity as he moves through the ranks in Detroit.
Kemp: ‘I feel I can still hit with the best of them’
Braves legend Matt Kemp is feeling great as camp begins for the Rockies. The DH in the National League could be a significant boost to his career.
‘I love the challenge’: Schwarber up for DH, OF
Kyle Schwarber is another bat-first outfielder who is excited for the opportunity to get at-bats in the DH role.
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