William Contreras

Nearly one-third of the Braves' major-league roster is on the National League All-Star team.

Two separate occurrences helped the deal come together, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

The 2016 third-round draft pick slashed .250/.332/.426 with 18 home runs last season. 

The Braves anticipate going to spring training with three current catchers, including Manny Piña, but that could change for the right deal.

“We just couldn't get a big hit." Braves manager Brian Snitker lamented lost opportunities in their 7-6 loss to the Phillies in Game 1.

Clayton Kershaw acknowledges that his stats probably wouldn't earn him the NL starting job had the game not been in Los Angeles.

Contreras' defense is a sometimes painfully raw work in progress, but Braves pitchers rave about his work ethic and how much he cares.

Catcher Contreras has hit better for Atlanta than he ever did in the minors by some measures in an admittedly small sample size.

The Braves have another obstacle to overcome after placing d’Arnaud on the 60-day IL. They're turning to a 23-year-old rookie catcher.

Pablo Sandoval, Ehire Adrianza, Ender Inciarte and Alex Jackson will make up the Braves' bench to start the season.

Of the four veteran newcomers competing for the Braves' final bench jobs, two have stood out all spring: Pablo Sandoval and Ehire Adrianza.