Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright finally made his first rehab start on Thursday night after suffering a shoulder injury that sidelined him in the beginning of May. He began his rehab assignment with the High-A Rome Braves. He tossed three shutout innings and fanned four. His pitch count got up to 26.
Kyle Wright.
That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/jwwC1p5JNp— Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) August 24, 2023It has been a long recovery for Wright, who got a cortisone shot before Spring Training. His shoulder soreness still continued, allowing him to start just five games this season for the Braves.