Allard, Toussaint options for Braves' spot start

Allard fans Rodriguez in relief WASHINGTON -- With their pitching depth diminished by Max Fried's latest injury and concerns about Kolby Allard's readiness, the Braves will once again begin using a five-man starting rotation. But they will likely need to promote at least one of their prospects to start a game in Monday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

As the Nationals teed off against the mediocre fastball, changeup and curveball Allard offered after he was forced to relieve Fried in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, it was apparent he was not ready for the Major League level.

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But as he celebrates his 21st birthday on Monday, Allard…