March 30, 2026Updated 7:17 pm EDT
The Atlanta Braves and Athletics square off in the first of a three-game series on Monday at Truist Park, at 7:15 p.m. ET. Bryce Elder (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Braves, who are 2-1 this season and second in the NL East. Jacob Lopez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is starting for the Athletics, who are 0-3 and fifth in the AL West.
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Injury reportsBraves
Sean Murphy: 10 Day IL (Hip), Ha-Seong Kim: 10 Day IL (Finger), Spencer Strider: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Daysbel Hernández: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Hurston Waldrep: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Danny Young: 15 Day IL (Elbow), AJ Smith-Shawver: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Spencer Schwellenbach: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joey Wentz: 60 Day IL (Knee), Joe Jimenez: 60 Day IL (Knee)
Athletics
Gunnar Hoglund: 15 Day IL (Knee)
Stats to know (2025 stats)
Matt Olson collected 170 hits, posted an OBP of .366 and a .484 SLG last season.
Ozzie Albies slashed .240/.306/.365 and finished with an OPS of .671.
Brent Rooker had a .479 slugging percentage last season thanks to 73 extra-base hits.
Tyler Soderstrom slashed .276/.346/.474 and finished with an OPS of .820.
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