LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Aaron Blair will have to wait a few more days before attempting to further refine the slider that has made him a more intriguing option if there's a need to fill a spot in Atlanta's rotation at some point this year.
Blair provided a brief scare when he faced just one batter before exiting Saturday's start against the Phillies at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla. But the Braves quickly announced he made a precautionary exit after his left hand was bruised by Cesar Hernandez's comebacker to the mound.