The Atlanta Braves will head down to Port Charlotte Saturday for an exhibition match up against the Tampa Bay Rays. Atlanta won their opener against the Twins Friday, 3-1.
Right-hander Jackson Stephens will get the start for the Braves Saturday. Stephens is a 27-years old and was an 18th round pick by the Reds in the 2012 MLB Draft. He last pitched in the majors in 2018 where he posted a 4.93 ERA and a 5.22 FIP in 38 1/3 innings. He put up good numbers over the winter in the Venezuelan Winter League posting a 1.