As the Braves begin spring training, general manager Alex Anthopoulos provided updates on stars Ronald Acuna Jr and Spencer Strider.

Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has taken batting practice at spring training with teammates, and right-hander Spencer Strider has already thrown a side session.

Both Strider and Acuña Jr. are laser-focused on two things for 2025: staying healthy and helping the Braves win another World Series.

Braves stars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider are making good progress to be ready early this season, manager Brian Snitker said Thursday.

Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. took batting practice at spring training Thursday, and right-hander Spencer Strider has already thrown a side session this week at their Florida camp. While neither the unanimous 2023 NL MVP nor the 20-game winner from that same season are expected to be ready for Atlanta's opener while recovering from injuries,