Braves' $2.9M Opening Day roster miracle turning heads after sensational outings vs. D-Backs, A's
The Braves have had major question marks, but this guy was ready to breakout in the midst of a storm.
Braves' $2. 9M Opening Day roster miracle turning heads after sensational outings vs. D-Backs, A's originally appeared on The Sporting News .
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Atlanta Braves have gotten off to a strong start in the 2026 season, which was much needed after how 2025 began. However, there were early concerns due to injuries within the pitching staff, along with questions from Spring Training about declining velocity among starters.
“I've noticed a lot of Braves starters aren't throwing as hard as usual in spring, even Chris Sale. (Grant Holmes is the exception here). I'm starting to think this is intentional, but it's truly an unknown right now and I'm sure many folks will be worried until they show the gas,” Braves Today’s Lindsay Crosby wrote.
Outside of Chris Sale and Reynaldo López, there were question marks surrounding the rotation as injuries continue to sort themselves out. A pleasant surprise has been Bryce Elder, who has yet to allow an earned run. “It is hard to get too excited after a loss.