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Filling Atlanta Braves catching vacancy with a new face

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 02: Travis d'Arnaud #16 of the Atlanta Braves reacts at he conclusion of an MLB game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on August 2, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

As the Atlanta Braves look forward to 2021, they have three positions of need in the everyday lineup; one of the most important is catcher.

The Atlanta Braves have Travis d’Arnaud on board for another season, with Alex Jackson and William Contreras on the 40-man roster. Today’s teams recognize that a catcher isn’t going to play 150 games behind the dish; the wear and tear are just too great.