Atlanta Braves Offseason Speculation, Part 1: The Layout

Sep 6, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Nick Swisher (23) in the dugout before the game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit:

-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves Locks for 2016 Roster

Barring any trades, DFA’s, and/or injuries (which we all know both will likely happen), the following players are *locks for the 2016 Opening Day Roster:

*locks, in my opinion are determined by performance and/or availability of Minor League options.

Starting Pitchers: Shelby Miller, Julio Teheran, Matt Wisler

Relief Pitchers: Arodys Vizcaino, Peter Moylan, Daniel Winkler

Starting Position Players: Freddie Freeman, Jace Peterson, Andrelton Simmons,  Hector Olivera, Nick Swisher, Cameron Maybin, Nick Markakis

Bench Position Players:Michael Bourn, Adonis Garcia, Daniel Castro

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