The Atlanta Braves hope to learn more about right-hander Reynaldo López's ability to return to the rotation when he has exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his inflamed right shoulder on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

The Atlanta Braves send Spencer Schwellenbach to the mound for their home opener on Friday against the Miami Marlins in hopes of ending their season-opening seven-game losing streak.

Atlanta had an 89-73 record overall and a 46-35 record in home games last season. The Braves averaged 8.2 hits per game last season while batting a collective . and slugging .

The Padres' lineup has some issues at the bottom but with a healthy trio of stars, those deficiencies can be overcome.

Iglesias and Gurriel are both Article XX (b) free agents, and thus yesterday was the first opt-out date on their minor league deals. It isn’t known if Iglesias or Gurriel actually enacted their opt-out clauses to force the Padres’ hand, but regardless, the two infielders will now be part of San Diego’s roster when the season begins on Thursday.

Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor discussed the possibility of the Mets swinging a trade for Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara Frankie Montas has started throwing as he works his way back from a lat injury The Mets signed first baseman Jon Singleton and infielder Niko Goodrum to minor league deals

While the Braves fell 7-4 to the San Diego Padres on Opening Day ... Their first home game will take place April 4 against the Miami Marlins. FULL SCHEDULE