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Braves Finalizing Roster Ahead of Opening Day
Some questions remain as team faces pitching staff injuries
Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:53pm
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The Atlanta Braves have until noon on Wednesday to finalize their 26-man roster for the start of the 2026 MLB season. After a long spring training, the team has narrowed the list down to just over 30 players, with a few spots still up for grabs as they prepare to host the Kansas City Royals on opening day Friday at Truist Park.
Why it matters
The Braves have dealt with a number of injuries to their pitching staff during spring training, which has complicated their roster decisions ahead of the new season. The final roster will determine how the team addresses those pitching needs and which players will get the opportunity to contribute right away.
The details
The Braves have until the noon deadline on Wednesday to submit their final 26-man roster to MLB ahead of Friday's opening day game against the Royals. The team has been evaluating a pool of just over 30 players throughout a lengthy spring training, with a few roster spots still undecided due to the pitching staff injuries.
- The Braves have a noon Wednesday deadline to submit their final 26-man roster.
- The Braves open their 2026 season on Friday, March 28 at Truist Park against the Kansas City Royals.
The players
Didier Fuentes
A Braves pitcher who may make the opening day roster due to the team's pitching staff injuries.
What’s next
The Braves will announce their final 26-man roster on Wednesday ahead of Friday's opening day game.
The takeaway
The Braves' roster decisions have been complicated by injuries to their pitching staff, but they must finalize their opening day roster by Wednesday's deadline in order to be ready to host the Royals on Friday.
