Steve Painter

Mike Foltynewicz went two innings Sunday, allowing two hits, one run (unearned), and one walk while recording one strikeout.

Touki Toussaint went two innings Saturday allowing two hits, two runs (both earned) while allowing no walks and recording two strikeouts. He gave up a two-run shot on a pretty good pitch that was down in the zone.

Mike Soroka felt something in his shoulder a month ago while lifting weights but did fine through his first two bullpen sessions at camp but had problems in his latest session. The team will shut him down for 4-5 days in the hopes rest will help.

Luiz Gohara, 22 years old, is determined to make a positive statement in 2019 after a perfect storm of personal hardships and injuries derailed a promising 2018 campaign.

The Braves have penciled in Donaldson to bat second in the order for the upcoming season.

Nick Markakis won his first Silver Slugger Award Thursday to cap a terrific 2018 campaign. "MLB coaches and managers vote each season for the players they feel are the top offensive producers at each position in the field in the American League and National League. Voters base their selections on a combination of offensive statistics, including batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage, as well as their general impressions of a player's overall offensive value. Managers and coaches are not allowed to vote for players on their own team."

Dansby Swanson underwent wrist surgery to remove a loose body in that area and is expected to fully recover in time for spring training.

Freddie Freeman, Ender Inciarte, and Nick Markakis each won a Gold Glove Award for their respective positions Sunday.

Ronald Acuna, Jr. was named the Sporting News Rookie of the Year Monday after establishing himself as a superstar in the 2018 campaign.

Brian Snitker has signed a two-year extension as manager of the Braves with an option for a third year.