It started off with some intriguing news, with the Braves designating Hector Neris for assignment and officially bringing Jesse Chavez back to Atlanta. Then, there was the acquisition of former Reds outfielder Stuart Fairchild to give the Braves even more outfield depth, which seemed a bit odd at the moment the move was made.

However, one player that may be vaulted to a starting role is former Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo, who signed a minor-league deal worth $1.5 million with the Braves on March 20th. Verdugo was a big part of the Yankees' run to the 2024 World Series, and his highly delayed free agency signing came as a shock to much of the league.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games without pay for performance-enhancing drug use