The Atlanta Braves will have a new look to their lineup for Saturday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays as they try to keep pace in the NL East race. Joc Pederson will make his first start in an Atlanta uniform and will lead off against Rays lefty Josh Fleming. Dansby Swanson moves up to the second spot in the order with Freddie Freeman moving back to the third spot. Ozzie Albies sticks in the clean up spot while Kevan Smith gets another start behind the plate and will catch Max Fried.
For the Rays, Yandy Diaz returns to the lineup and will lead off and play third base.