With MLB Opening Day just two days away, the Atlanta Braves set their initial starting pitching rotation for the 2025 season. Atlanta’s 2024 season was marred by injuries, some of which are carrying over to this year, but the Braves have still put together a strong rotation.
The Braves announced 2024 NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale as their Opening Day starter earlier this month. Sale is the unquestioned No. 1 in Atlanta’s rotation after his career resurgence in his first season with the Braves. Atlanta opens the season against the San Diego Padres on Thursday and Sale will face Padres starter Michael King to open 2025.