Max Fried was symbolically named as the Opening Day starter for the Braves. Meanwhile in spring training, Ian Anderson had a rough start against Boston and Guillermo Heredia was hit in the hand by a pitch, but is apparently fine.
It was announced on Thursday in what is usually a highly anticipated announcement, but also not a very tangibly meaningful one that Max Fried will start for the Braves on Opening Day. Fried isn’t technically a homegrown talent for the Braves after being drafted by the Padres, but came up through the Braves’ system after being traded for Justin Upton post-Tommy John surgery.