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Braves Spring Training Roundup: Starters Shine, WBC Participants Depart
Pitchers extend outings as Braves prepare for upcoming World Baseball Classic
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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As the Atlanta Braves continue their spring training in North Port, Florida, the team's starting pitchers have been extending the length of their outings, while players headed to the upcoming World Baseball Classic have started to depart camp.
Why it matters
The Braves' strong spring training performances from their starting pitchers bodes well for the team's rotation depth heading into the regular season. Meanwhile, the departure of Braves players to the WBC will test the team's roster depth and provide valuable international experience for those participating.
The details
Braves pitcher Reynaldo López has had an encouraging spring training, including three scoreless innings in his most recent outing on Sunday. Other Braves starters have also been extending the length of their appearances as they prepare for the upcoming season. Additionally, Braves players who were selected to represent their home countries in the World Baseball Classic have started to leave spring training camp to join their national teams.
- On Sunday, March 2, 2026, Braves pitcher Reynaldo López threw three scoreless innings.
- In the coming days, Braves players will depart for the World Baseball Classic.
The players
Reynaldo López
A Braves pitcher who has had a strong spring training performance, including a three-inning scoreless outing on Sunday.
What’s next
As the World Baseball Classic approaches, the Braves will need to manage the absences of their participating players and evaluate the depth of their roster.
The takeaway
The Braves' starting pitchers are rounding into form during spring training, which should provide the team with rotation depth heading into the regular season. However, the departure of Braves players to the WBC will test the team's overall roster depth and provide valuable international experience for those participating.
