Even the best of the Atlanta Braves‘ bullpen haven’t been able to escape damage.
Until Sunday, three members of that group had yet to give up an earned run. Two of them did so Sunday afternoon and the third – Arodys Vizcaino – yielded one after an error by Jace Peterson gave the Pirates an extra out.
It’s fair to suggest, then, that some jobs may be on the line, and there was a shot across the mound fired Sunday evening.
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Early bullpen issues – while not entirely directly attributable to their performances – are nonetheless reminiscent of the issues that plagued Fredi Gonzalez at the start of the 2016 season.