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FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo looks on during the seventh inning in the continuation of a suspended baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Nationals in Baltimore. The entire season-opening three-game series between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was called off on Friday, April 2, 2021, after three players for the 2019 World Series champions tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

‘Crisis management’: Nats’ COVID outbreak scraps Mets series

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Jean Segura, left, reacts after hitting a game-winning RBI-single off Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Nate Jones during the 10th inning of an opening day baseball game, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Segura’s RBI single gives Phillies 3-2 win over Braves in 10

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves first baseman Pablo Sandoval can't reach a ball hit for a single by Tampa Bay Rays' Willy Adames in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pablo Sandoval makes Braves’ opening day roster

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Eloy Jimenez, right, scores a run as Cleveland Indians catcher Austin Hedges pauses at home plate during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays’ Anderson ailing

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) warms up before a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Max Fried gets the nod as Braves’ opening day starter

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (30) delivers in the second inning of a spring training baseball game Minnesota Twins, Monday, March 22, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves option Wright, clear No. 5 rotation spot for Wilson

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves left fielder Marcell Ozuna follows through on a three-run home run in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves have eyes on the prize after just missing out in 2020

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly walks back to the dugout after a pitching change in the fifth inning in Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves in Houston, in this Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, file photo. The Miami Marlins were beginning to arrive at camp for the start of spring training when left-hander Daniel Castano ran into Don Mattingly, the 2020 National League manager of the year. “First thing when I saw Skip, I congratulated him on his award,” Castano says. &quot;And he said, ‘That was last year.’(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Young Marlins look to build on surprising 2020 playoff run

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

This is a 2020 file photo showing Nick Markakis of the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Markakis has retired after a 15-year career spent with the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles. The 37-year-old Markakis, who was a free agent, told The Athletic in a story published Friday, March 12, 2021, that he was done playing after accumulating 2,388 hits, earning his lone All-Star bid in 2018 and coming within one win of reaching the World Series in his final season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) **FILE**

Nick Markakis retires after 15 years with Braves, Orioles

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves Ender Inciarte, right, gets five from first base coach Eric Young, left, after hitting a single against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of an MLB spring training game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in North Port, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Braves OF Inciarte looks to bounce back from miserable year

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Braves’ Max Fried scratched due to potential COVID exposure

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FILE - Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman reacts as he runs along the third base line after hitting a grand slam home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Atlanta, in this Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, file photo. NL MVP Freddie Freeman has followed his big season with the Atlanta Braves with an even more memorable offseason. He and his wife have two baby boys, including one from a surrogate mother. He calls his new babies his “twins with a twist.”(AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Braves’ Freeman celebrates his new baby ‘twins with a twist’

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame third baseman Chipper Jones and manager Brian Snitker watch batting practice during spring baseball training Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in North Port, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

3-time NL East champ Braves extend manager Snitker thru 2023

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves infielder Johan Camargo, left, and outfielder Cristian Pache watch spring training baseball practice in North Port, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Braves rookie CF Pache banking on postseason in bid to start

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Braves claim outfielder Phillip Ervin off waivers from Cubs

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FILE - In this July 29, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Mike Soroka throws a pitch during the second inning of the baseball team's home-opener, against the Tampa Bay Rays in Atlanta. St. Louis pitcher Jack Flaherty and Soroka won their salary arbitration cases on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, and Tampa Bay reliever Ryan Yarbrough lost. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Braves’ Soroka eager to push his return from Achilles injury

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Jason Kipnis hits a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Braves invite 2-time All-Star 2B Kipnis to spring training

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FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna watches his single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami. The Braves are bringing back Ozuna, signing the slugger to a $65 million, four-year contract. The Braves announced the deal for the 2020 NL home run and RBI leader Friday night, Feb. 5, less than two weeks before pitchers and catchers are set to report for spring training. The deal includes a fifth-year club option for $16 million with a $1 million buyout. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Ozuna’s return ensures Braves remain serious title contender

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Chipper Jones, former Atlanta Braves player and Hall of Famer, speaks during &quot;A Celebration of Henry Louis Aaron,&quot; a memorial service celebrating the life and enduring legacy of the late Hall of Famer and American icon, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves via AP, Pool)

Chipper Jones assumes new role as Braves hitting consultant

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Atlanta Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk speaks during &quot;A Celebration of Henry Louis Aaron,&quot; a memorial service celebrating the life and enduring legacy of the late Hall of Famer and American icon, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves via AP Pool)

Baseball gathers behind home plate to honor Hammerin’ Hank

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press