ATLANTA (AP) β The Atlanta Braves are set to introduce their roster, including an all-new outfield, to their home fans.
They also can show off a 3-0 record, thanks to their first season-opening sweep in eight years, when they begin a weekend home series against the New York Mets on Friday night.
Atlanta traded fan favorites Jason Heyward, Craig Kimbrel, Justin Upton and Evan Gattis, among others. Only six active players were on last year’s opening day roster.
The last trade at the end of spring training was a stunner, which sent Kimbrel, the All-Star closer, and free-agent bust Melvin Upton to the Padres.
Kimbrel’s exit provided jarring affirmation that this will be a rebuilding year for the Braves. The sweep of Miami brightened the dour outlook for 2015, if only temporarily.
