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LHP Hamels rejoins Braves, but still ways off from pitching

Cincinnati Reds strength coach Sean Marohn wears a football helmet as he throws a football to an outfielder as they warm up during baseball spring training Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) -- Cole Hamels rejoined the Atlanta Braves just in time for their spring training opener. The injured left-hander is still a ways off from using the mound at the club's new spring home, though.

Hamels signed an $18 million, one-year deal with Atlanta this offseason but informed the team just before camp started that he was experiencing shoulder discomfort during training.