Rosenthal cautions Braves against starting Chris Sale in Game 2

Atlanta delayed its pitching decision to evaluate the veteran's recovery from Thursday's relief work.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 48m1 min read

Chris Sale will want the ball in Game 2. The Braves shouldn’t give it to him. Column: https://t.co/lDU1EwQ4UU Via @Ken_Rosenthal on X

What happened: Ken Rosenthal cautioned the Atlanta Braves against giving the ball to Chris Sale for Game 2. The team has not yet announced a starting pitcher for the scheduled matchup.

Why it matters: The decision on Sale's availability follows his recent relief appearance on Thursday. Team management delayed the pitching announcement to evaluate his recovery.

By the numbers: The Braves finished the season with a 93-67 record.

What to watch: Atlanta will finalize and announce its starting pitcher prior to Game 2.

Sources

@Ken_Rosenthal 2026-10-04T13:13:02.608840+00:00

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