The Daily Chop: Spring Training Roster, Kipnis, Homegrown Stars, and more

The Braves released their Spring Training roster on Monday. This iteration included 25 non-roster invitees, 12 of which were prospects. It also included the newest addition in Jason Kipnis, who signed a minor league deal with Atlanta. His presence will hopefully help to stabilize what is currently a very paltry Braves bench, but additional acquisitions may be a necessity as well. Atlanta looks well-stocked in the rotation, but could stand to add a piece or two to every other position group. Will they make any more notable additions, or will a collection of minor league deals round out the spring roster?

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