Recognizing depth has even greater value this year, the Braves added another left-handed power hitter on Friday, when they acquired Scott Schebler from the Reds in exchange for cash considerations.

Schebler has declined since hitting a career-high 30 homers for the Reds in 2017. But this was a no-risk acquisition for the Braves, who are still intrigued by the power potential and speed possessed by this 29-year-old outfielder, who will make the prorated portion of $633,500 while on Atlanta¡¯s active roster.

Schebler will not join the Braves until he undergoes his COVID-19 testing and the club determines whether it¡¯s best for him to join the team in New York or St. Petersburg, where a two-game series against the Rays begins on Monday.

The Braves gained a left-handed slugger when they signed Matt Adams on Monday. But at least while the active roster is expanded through the season¡¯s first month, there could be room for Schebler, who was designated for assignment by the Reds on Sunday.

After producing a .791 OPS during his breakout 2017 season, Schebler hit 17 homers with a .777 OPS in '18. He spent three stints on the injured list last season with injuries to his right oblique, right calf and left shoulder. He underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in August.