**Braves Reveal 2025 Gwinnett Stripers Opening Day Roster Packed with MLB Experience**
*LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.* – The Atlanta Braves have unveiled their Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers roster for the 2025 International League season, featuring a mix of veteran big-leaguers and rising prospects. The Stripers begin their 150-game campaign March 28 against the Charlotte Knights.
**Notable Roster Highlights:**
**Top Prospect Alert:** Right-hander Hurston Waldrep (Braves’ No. 4 prospect) headlines the staff after posting a 3.38 ERA in eight 2024 Gwinnett starts.
**MLB Veterans Galore:** The roster boasts 26 players with major league experience, including:
• 2023 NL All-Star Bryce Elder (10-6, 3.73 ERA in Triple-A last year)
• 2022 NL All-Star Garrett Cooper
• 41-year-old Jesse Chavez (entering his 23rd pro season)
**Georgia Connections:** Six homegrown talents including Waldrep (Cairo) and Buck Farmer (Conyers).
**Triple-A Debut:** Outfielder Cody Milligan (Braves’ 2019 draft pick) is the only player new to the level.
**Pitching Depth:**
• 13 right-handers including Waldrep, Elder and Chavez
• 4 lefties including Dylan Dodd (on Braves’ 40-man)
**Coaching Staff:**
Manager Kanekoa Texeira returns for his second season, joined by new pitching coach Wes McGuire.
With this blend of experience and youth, the Stripers aim to develop talent while supporting the big-league club throughout 2025.
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