Melvin Upton (aka B.J.) will miss the start of the regular season:
Test results reveal inflammation in Melvin Upton’s left foot. Foot will be in short leg cast for 2 weeks, then walking boot for 4-6 weeks
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) February 27, 2015
Sportscasters won’t have spring training to get used to his new name.
Given Upton’s poor performance since he signed his contract, I’m not sure if this is a positive or negative for the Braves.
Here’s another Melvin who didn’t have things work out the way he wanted.