While the Atlanta Braves own the best record in the National League through the first three weeks of the season, their early success has not been without challenges.
Adversity has come in the form of injuries to three major players over the first 16 games.
Second baseman Ozzie Albies was the latest to be sidelined. He fractured the big toe on his right foot when he was hit by a pitch in Monday’s win over the Houston Astros.