The Atlanta Braves Spring Training opener against the Minnesota Twins was the fans' first opportunity to see 2024 Cy Young winner Chris Sale back on the mound. But Bryce Elder also took the rubber immediately after Sale in the exhibition game.

Will Chris Paddack win the No. 5 starter job for the Twins out of spring training this year? Will he even be on the roster come Opening Day?

Braves pitchers say Chris Sale's professionalism sets the tone: "It inspires us and motivates us to go out there and do the same."

Fresh off his first Cy Young Award, Chris Sale opened spring training with two perfect innings for the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

The Twins have been down in Fort Myers for more than a week and finally will play a game on Saturday. Zebby Matthews, another right-hander who made his major league debut last season, will start the game against the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is set for 12:05 p.m. CT.

Three Atlanta Braves players expected to be on the Opening Day roster will make the trip to Fort Myers for the Spring Training opener