Duvall is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

The right-handed-hitting Duvall will head to the bench after starting each of the Braves' past three games, during which he went 2-for-8 with a home run and a walk. He should still have a path to making regular starts versus left-handed pitching, but Duvall's hopes of settling into a full-time role have likely taken a hit after Nick Markakis (personal) was activated from the restricted list Wednesday.

Duvall went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Duvall accounted for all of Atlanta's scoring with his seventh-inning shot off right-hander Thomas Hatch. The Braves recently lost Matt Adams (hamstring) to the IL, but they got Nick Markakis (personal) back, so chances are Duvall will continue to start primarily against lefties.

Duvall is not in Sunday's lineup against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

He takes a seat with righty Rick Porcello on the mound. Marcell Ozuna will start in left field while Matt Adams starts at designated hitter. This could become a trend for the Braves against righties.

Duvall went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Duvall knocked his first homer of 2020 against Mets starter Steven Matz in the second inning. Duvall's other run in the game came as he was the initial runner in the 10th inning and he scored on a Dansby Swanson single to put the Braves ahead 3-2. The 31-year-old Duvall figures to serve in a platoon with Marcell Ozuna in left field, but he's also capable of playing right field and should see near-everyday playing time.

Duvall isn't in the lineup for Friday's season opener against the Mets, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old appeared to have a chance to start Opening Day in left field with Marcell Ozuna potenitally being the designated hitter, but Ozuna is starting in left while Matt Adams serves as the DH. Duvall could be in the lineup for Saturday's matchup since lefty Steven Matz is taking the mound for New York.

Braves manager Brian Snitker mentioned Duvall, Austin Riley and Johan Camargo as possible first-base options in the event Freddie Freeman (illness) isn't available for the start of the season, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

One of four Braves players revealed Saturday to have tested positive for COVID-19, Freeman admitted that he was dealing with a high fever and body aches, which suggests he may require a longer recovery time than the other three players who have also gone into self-isolation. With Freeman's availability for the July 23 or 24 Opening Day game firmly up in the air, the Braves will work out multiple players at first base during summer camp. Duvall has worked almost exclusively out of the outfield since the 2015 season, but his prior experience as a corner infielder while coming up through the Giants' system at least gives him an existing familiarity with the nuances of first base. Duvall was already likely to benefit from a boost in playing time in 2020 with the implementation of the universal designated hitter, and a potential Freeman absence would only further aid his playing-time outlook and fantasy appeal. Duvall flashed some intriguing power in a backup role with the Braves in 2019, homering 10 times in just 130 plate appearances.

Duvall could form a platoon with Nick Markakis in left field and designated hitter this season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Marcell Ozuna was expected to be Atlanta's left fielder this season, but with a DH now available to NL teams for 2020, Ozuna's shaky defense could limit his reps in left and open the door for Markakis and Duvall to platoon. As the right-handed hitter of the duo, Duvall's playing time would be limited, but he'd still see more action than he would have as purely a bench bat, which seemed to be the role he was headed for. Austin Riley could also factor into the LF/DH mix depending on how much action he sees at third base, however, and he would be a direct threat to Duvall's at-bats.

Duvall posted a .310/.394/.414 slash line through 33 plate appearances before spring training was suspended.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran outfielder didn't hit a homer, but otherwise he appeared to be on course for Opening Day before MLB was put on pause. Duvall is expected to be Atlanta's primary right-handed pinch-hitter this season, but he may not see many starts in a crowded outfield -- and there's still a chance he gets squeezed off the 26-man roster if the team elects to keep both Austin Riley and Johan Camargo in the majors, which would leave Duvall fighting with Charlie Culberson for the final spot on the bench.

The Braves plan to maximize at-bats for Duvall this spring, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Speaking to reporters Friday manager Brian Snitker said that veteran outfielders Nick Markakis and Marcell Ozuna will not play much to begin the exhibition season. As a result, Duvall will get plenty of opportunity to prove he should travel north with the team to begin the regular season. He'll be competing with the likes of Austin Riley, Johan Camargo and Austin Riley for a backup role on the outfield depth chart.

Duvall agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million deal with the Braves on Friday, avoiding arbitration, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is his second year as an arbitration-eligible player. He will have two more years in the arbitration system before becoming a free agent after the 2022 season.