The Atlanta Braves won’t be getting Chris Sale back in time for the start of the postseason.
Braves manager Brian Snitker confirmed on Monday night, after they snuck into the playoffs with a win over the New York Mets, that their star pitcher likely won't be available for their wild-card series against the San Diego Padres. Sale was supposed to pitch in their 3-0 win over the Mets — which was part of a must-win rescheduled doubleheader — but he was scratched at the last minute due to back spasms.
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker told reporters he does not expect National League Cy Young favorite Chris Sale, who was scratched today with back spasms, to pitch in their wild card series against San Diego.