Happy Opening Day, Braves Country! During Thursday’s presser, Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss informed the media that Drake Baldwin would be in the Opening Day lineup, but not behind the dish. Instead, Baldwin will be in the DH role while Jonah Heim is behind the plate.
It’s a pretty interesting way to roll things out. The Braves still get Baldwin’s bat but don’t have to throw him straight into catching duties on day one. At the same time, Heim gives them a nice presence behind the plate, which
should help the pitching staff settle in early. It feels like a simple way to get the best of both worlds from the jump.
Weiss gave a few other hints at how the lineup would shape up, like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski’s roles. The Braves kick off the 2026 campaign Friday evening with a matchup against the Kansas City Royals.
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The Braves reached a deal with Xfinity that will broadcast BravesVision, beginning today, March 27.
MLB News:
New York Mets non-roster outfielder Mike Tauchman will miss six weeks after undergoing meniscus surgery.
Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a six-year extension. The financials of the contract have not been announced.
The New York Mets and outfielder Tommy Pham agreed to a minor league deal. Should he be selected to the majors, he will earn a prorated salary of $2.25M.
The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Jackson Chourio on the 10-day injured list due to a fracture in his left hand. He is expected to return in two to four weeks.
