Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Bethancourt is 3 for 15 with one walk, two doubles and two RBI in four games this season. The Braves will use A.J. Pierzynski behind the plate Sunday. Pierzynski, who is 1 for 2 with a walk and a home run, will bat fifth.
The Braves are favorites (-118) against the Mets Sunday, per VegasInsider.com.