Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and pitcher Spencer Strider are not expected to recover from injuries in time for Atlanta's season opener at San Diego on March 27.

However, while it's an extreme case, let's look at a famous example of a top starting pitcher prospect turn closer. Baseball America ranked Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera as the No. 9 prospect in ...

We just want to make the team better,’” Anthopoulos told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tuesday. This is where the Braves stand as their offseason ... s option and backloading Aaron Bummer’s new ...