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Atlanta Braves: 5 New Braves Putting Out in 2017 at Memorial Day Weekend

By W. M. Lawson

May 23, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Adams (18) (third from left) reacts with team mates after delivering the game winning hit against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
May 23, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Adams (18) (third from left) reacts with team mates after delivering the game winning hit against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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With their robust reclamation and reconstruction project in full swing, the Atlanta Braves needed new faces and additions to contribute in 2017. These five players have done just that.

1. P- Jason Motte

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May 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jason Motte (30) reacts after ending the top of the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Pitcher Jason Motte is no stranger to pressure or big games. If his name sounds familiar, he led the league in saves in 2012 with 42. He was a major part of the World Series winning St. Louis Cardinals. This is his 9th year in the league, and though he’s had ups and downs, the hope was that he could provide relief and consistency.

In 13 games, so far, Motte boasts a 1.50 ERA with 9 strikeouts in 13 innings pitched. Frankly, he’s been the best and most consistent pitcher from the pen this year. His set up role in the 6th or 7th innings has been invaluable as to why Atlanta is sniffing .500 and respectability.

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