Building a Braves Playoff Roster and Game Thread

If the Braves beat the Marlins tonight and the Phillies lose at least 1 game in their doubleheader, the Braves will have clinched the division for the 3rd straight year. With eyes on the prize, which is a World Series victory, let’s take a look at what a Braves Playoff Roster might look like in a 3-game series.

Braves Playoff Roster: Position Players

This seems fairly straightforward, with the exception being 2 players. It’s my belief that the Braves are going to want Travis d’Arnaud‘s bat in every game, even when Tyler Flowers is catching. With that thought in mind, the Braves likely carry a 3rd catcher in case of an emergency. Since the Braves only need 3 starting pitchers, it’s easy to…