As the Atlanta Braves face the San Diego Padres in the first game of the 2025 campaign, there will be high expectations for the team coming off a disappointing finish last season. With the Braves labeled as a top threat to the Los Angeles Dodgers' crown this season, manager Brian Snitker first has one wish for the team this season.
A huge setback in 2024 for Atlanta was the abundance of injuries they suffered from as while some may see that as an excuse, looking back to when the team was eliminated in the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres, the list is large.