ATLANTA -- The Braves activated newly acquired outfielder Scott Schebler and their two primary catchers --?Travis d'Arnaud and Tyler Flowers -- before Wednesday night¡¯s home opener against the Rays at Truist Park.?

d¡¯Arnaud and Flowers were placed on the COVID-19 injured list when they began showing symptoms last week. Both tested negative multiple times and were given clearance to begin working out at the team¡¯s facilities again on Tuesday.?

Schebler was acquired from the Reds for cash considerations last week.?The 29-year-old left-handed slugger, who hit 30 homers in 2017, will provide some depth.?He runs well and is considered an above-average defensive outfielder.?

To make room for these three veterans, the Braves optioned right-handed reliever Chad Sobotka and catchers Alex Jackson and William Contreras to the club¡¯s alternate training site, which is Triple-A Gwinnett¡¯s stadium.?

Jackson and Contreras capably handled the catching duties while d¡¯Arnaud and Flowers were sidelined through the season¡¯s first five games.