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Dennis Eckersley Jersey , Drew Waters and moreNew,101commentsWill the Braves be forced to go young in their rotation?EDTShareTweetShareShareBraves News: Rotation plans, Drew Waters and moreButch Dill-USA TODAY SportsAtlanta Braves NewsKyle Wright struggles as Braves fall to RaysKyle Wright had his first rough outing of the spring on Thursday allowing six first-inning runswhile recording just two outs. Wright awaiting fate regarding Braves’ rotationThursday was certainly a rough day for Wright but it shouldn’t overshadow what has been a strong spring performance. He talked about Thursday’s start and what awaits with MLB.com’s Glenn Sattell. Braves could be bold and go (real) young with starting rotationThe Athletic’s David O’Brien writes that the number of bumps and bruises the Braves have suffered could lead them to make the bold decision and go young with their starting rotation. Max Fried, Touki Toussaint, Kyle Wright and Bryse Wilson have been impressive overall this spring and the time might be now with Mike Foltynewicz and Kevin Gausman hurting and Sean Newcomb anything but spectacular this spring. Braves sign Josh Tomlin to minor-league dealAtlanta signed veteran right-hander Josh Tomlin to a minor-league deal. He opted out of his minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. He is scheduled to pitch for Atlanta over the weekend but it remains to be seen whether or not he will crack the Opening Day roster. Braves outright Sam Freeman to Triple-ALeft-handed reliever Sam Freeman was outrighted to Gwinnett on Thursday by the Atlanta Braves removing him from the Opening Day bullpen mix. Braves’ Waters confident in all five toolsWhile Cristian Pache has garnered most of the headlines this spring the Braves have another outfield prospect that could be poised for a big season in 2019 in Drew Waters. Here’s a look at the Braves’ farm systemJim Callis spotlights Atlanta’s farm system for MLB Pipeline. MLB NewsCardinals Nearing Extension With Paul GoldschmidtThe St. Louis Cardinals and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt are reportedly nearing an agreement on a five-year extension worth $130 million. The deal is pending a physical and could be announced officially as soon as Friday. Rays To Extend Blake SnellThe Tampa Bay Rays have also locked up left-hander Blake Snell on a five-year, $50 million extension. The deal will buy out all of Snell’s arbitration seasons and the first year he would have been eligible for free agency. Corey Knebel undergoing examination for UCL injuryBrewers reliever Corey Knebel has a UCL injury and could be headed for Tommy John surgery. He was scheduled to undergo an examination on Thursday afternoon with the findings announced on Friday. Athletics Shut Down Luzardo For 4-6 Weeks; Olson To Be Evaluated For Hand InjuryThe Oakland A’s are dealing with a couple of injury situations. Top pitching prospect Jesus Luzardo will be shut down for 4-6 weeks due to a rotator cuff strain in his left shoulder. Additionally, first baseman Matt Olson will have his hand examined when the team returns to the United States from Japan. Olson felt discomfort in his right hand after fouling off a pitch and is reportedly experiencing pain while trying to grip a bat. Outside of a bumpy 6th inning
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