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Hiatus has benefited Braves’ injury situation

When the Braves reported to camp in late February to start spring training, the typically festive mood was dampened by the news of starting pitcher Cole Hamels’ injured shoulder. Braves brass admitted the injury was likely going to prevent Hamels from making his first Braves appearance until at least a month into the season.

Days later, Braves fans’ cortisone levels rose again when first baseman Freddie Freeman was sidelined for a portion of spring training with elbow inflammation after the four-time All Star had offseason surgery to remove bone chips and loose fragments.

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