Forecasting the Braves’ Opening Day roster for 2024

Atlanta The Braves outright sent Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday to make room for Jesse Chavez, completing their Opening Day roster.

On Monday, Chavez signed a Minor League contract to return to the Braves. He relieved during a Tuesday game on the back fields in North Port, Florida. It is anticipated that he will be acquired by Atlanta and start the season as a long reliever.

Forrest Wall was selected by the Braves last week to fill the final bench position, ahead of Luke Williams.

The team’s anticipated Opening Day lineup is shown here (it won’t be finalized until Thursday AM).

Murphy was named an All-Star last summer, while d’Arnaud was named one in 2022. Almost equal time spent on each veteran should help them stay healthy throughout the season.

Last year, Olson set a modern-day team record with 139 RBIs and blasted a franchise-high 54 home runs. For the previous two seasons, he has started at first base for the Braves in every game. If necessary, Marcell Ozuna can start at the front.

After recovering from arthroscopic right shoulder surgery after the 2022 season, Albies blasted 33 home runs, a career high. He has been among the most productive middle infielders in the game when healthy.

Arcia earned an All-Star after winning the shortstop position in previous year’s Spring Training. Is he going to have the same success this year?

Riley will play third base for Atlanta for the foreseeable future. How many MVP Awards might he earn throughout this time is the one unanswered question.