ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves are well underway into spring training, and Atlanta News First is broadcasting four games this week— which began Tuesday with a home matchup against the Detroit Tigers and will conclude Friday against the New York Yankees.
On Wednesday, Paul Skenes will make his spring debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates against Atlanta at CoolToday Park. Skenes is coming off a dominant campaign in which he posted a 1.97 ERA across 32 starts (187.2 innings), earning the 2024 NL Cy Young Award. He is also slated to pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Bryce Elder will take the mound for the Braves in his spring debut. Elder is coming off a campaign in which he recorded a 5.30 ERA in 28 starts (156.1 innings). With injuries to right-handers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep, Elder has a good chance of claiming the fifth and final rotation spot ahead of the regular season.
INJURY REPORT: Braves will begin season without starters Schwellenbach and Waldrep
Competition in camp remains tight. The primary battles center on the final bench spot, the last opening in the rotation and the remaining bullpen roles.
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Three of the four bench spots appear to be claimed by infielder Jorge Mateo, catcher Jonah Heim and utilityman Eli White. Kyle Farmer, Ben Gamel and Dominic Smith are among the candidates vying for the final spot.
Here’s a look at the schedule and pitching matchups for the upcoming slate of games.
Wednesday, 1:05 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - RHP Bryce Elder (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Paul Skenes (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Thursday, 1:05 p.m. at New York Yankees - TBD vs. TBD
Friday, 1:05 p.m. vs. Boston Red Sox - TBD vs. TBD
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