Braves' Upgrades Fuel 2-1 Yankee Defeat; Expect an Exciting Season Ahead
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.
Feb 20, 2026; North Port FL, USA; Atlanta Braves infielder John Gil (93) poses for a photo during media day at CoolToday Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves continued to trim down the roster on Friday, with John Gil and Tayler Scott being the next victims. After these two were reassigned to minor league camp, the Atlanta roster stands at 47.
The #Braves today reassigned INF John Gil and RHP Tayler Scott to minor league camp. Atlanta now has 47 active players in camp. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) March 13, 2026 Infielder Gil appeared in 17 games this spring, where he hit .
158. He spent most of his time at shortstop, and in 21 frames, he committed two errors. As for Scott, the right-hander saw just four innings of action.
He recorded two strikeouts and did not surrender a run. More Braves News: The pitching was strong and the bats came to life in Friday’s 7-6 win over the New York Yankees. Our 2026 positional preview series continues with the relief pitchers.