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The 31-year-old remains a free agent.
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The injury bug seems to haunt the Atlanta Braves year after year, especially in the starting rotation. Both Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach will spend extended time on the injured list after undergoing similar procedures to remove loose bodies from their throwing elbows. Health has always been a concern for Chris Sale and Spencer Strider, too, Atlanta's projected No.
1 and No. 2 starters in the rotation. Reynaldo Lopez, Grant Holmes, and Bryce Elder are projected to fill the final three spots.
With Spring training reaching its final stage, there's still time for the Braves to dip into the slim free agent market. A 31-year-old All-Star and nine-year veteran remains available. Braves could add 'tremendous' depth Right-hander Lucas Giolito remains unsigned after an up-and-down season with the Boston Red Sox .