“I don’t want to lie,” said Sandoval, who hit three homers in one game for the San Francisco Giants in the 2012 Fall Classic. “It’s one of those moments when you get goose bumps.”
Atlanta entered the day 0-4 but got headed in the right direction during the opener, when Ronald Acuña Jr. led the way with a double and a pair of singles to help the Braves win 7-6.
Sandoval signed a minor league contract in January with the Braves, then earned a job, which sure looks like a wise choice by the club.
“No situation’s going to be too big,” manager Brian Snitker said. “Not only in that role, but in the clubhouse, too. This guy is awesome to have on your team.”
4. Streaming Pitchers
COVID Issues
The Nationals and Braves are expected to start their series today and will play a doubleheader tomorrow. While there is no confirmation of what players will not be available, these players were seen during the Nationals team practice:
Catchers: Tres Barrera, Raudy Read
Infielders: Ryan Zimmerman, Starlin Castro, Carter Kieboom, Luis García, Adrián Sanchez, Hernán Pérez
Outfielders: Juan Soto, Victor Robles, Andrew Stevenson, Yadiel Hernandez, Cody Wilson
Quick Hits
Fernando Tatis Jr. left Monday’s game after reinjuring his shoulder. Tatis swung and missed at a pitch in the third inning and crumbled to the ground. It originally looked like he injured his elbow or wrist but the Padres stated that this was a recurrence of his previous shoulder injury. Consider him day to day for now, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he hit the DL for an extended period of time.
MLB Trade Rumors
11:31am CDT
After having their first four games postponed due to positive Covid-19 tests within the organization, the Nationals have announced their roster for today’s season opener. Four Nationals players are said to have tested positive, with several more in the organization being deemed close contacts who are also going through protocol. Tuesday’s announcement was accompanied by a dizzying series of roster moves, which included placing catchers
Kyle Schwarber on the Covid-19 related injured list. Right-hander
Will Harris was also placed on the 10-day injured list after his recent procedure to address a blood clot.
MLB Trade Rumors
11:31am CDT
After having their first four games postponed due to positive Covid-19 tests within the organization, the Nationals have announced their roster for today’s season opener. Four Nationals players are said to have tested positive, with several more in the organization being deemed close contacts who are also going through protocol. Tuesday’s announcement was accompanied by a dizzying series of roster moves, which included placing catchers
Kyle Schwarber on the Covid-19 related injured list. Right-hander
Will Harris was also placed on the 10-day injured list after his recent procedure to address a blood clot.
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