Braves Sign Keuchel

In a surprise move, the Braves have won the Dallas Keuchel sweepstakes!  The Braves beat out teams like the Yankees, Cardinals and Twins for the services of the former Cy Young winner.

The terms of the contact were not disclosed, but Braves GM, Alex Anthopoulos, did state in a release that the contract was for one year, with a player option for a second.

Manager Brian Snitker said that there is a slim chance Keuchel will be ready for the opening series at Philadelphia.  However, Keuchel will be ready for the opening series at home against the Cubs.

To make room on the roster, the Braves will send LHP Max Fried to Gwinnett when Keuchel is ready to join the rotation.

Opening Day Roster Announced

It is Opening Day Eve, and the Atlanta Braves have announced their 25 man roster (game ratings are in parenthesis):

Position Players:
Ronald Acuna, Jr (89)
Ozzie Albies (87)
Johan Camargo (80)
Charlie Culberson (69)
Josh Donaldson (87)
Tyler Flowers (75)
Freddie Freeman (90)
Ender Inciarte (79)
Matt Joyce (75)
Nick Markakis (77)
Brian McCann (76)
Dansby Swanson (74)

Pitchers:
Jesse Biddle (75)
Shane Carle (73)
Mike Foltynewicz (80)
Max Fried (74)
Kevin Gausman (76)
Luke Jackson (76)
A.J. Minter (85)
Sean Newcomb (75)
Darren O'Day (85)
Julio Teheran (77)
Josh Tomlin (69)
Jonny Venters (77)
Arodys Vizcaino (77)


The pitching rotation looks like this:

Mike Foltynewicz
Julio Teheran
Sean Newcomb
Kevin Gausman
Max Fried

The Braves are set to open the season tomorrow at Philadelphia.