roster revelation

Matt Young made the Atlanta Braves’ 25-man roster, after all. The diminutive Young, who spent parts of four seasons with the Mississippi Braves, is the club’s fourth outfielder heading into the season. He beat out Joe Mather and Wilkin Ramirez when the final cuts were made today. Young has hit .286 with a .404 on-base percentage, seven runs and five RBIs in 25 spring games. He might not make a big splash statistically this season, but no one will out-hustle him. It’s great to see his perseverance rewarded.