ATLANTA — John Gant tallied an 11-1 record and a 3.66 ERA this season … and he didn't make the 25-man roster for the National League Division Series. And I'm fine with that.
Postseason pitching staffs aren't about feelings. And they're not to honor someone's body of work. They're about getting outs. Who's going to get them? How efficiently? And Gant has struggled lately.
In his past 13 appearances, dating back to August 20 against Milwaukee, the righty has a 9.64 ERA. Opponents are hitting .316 against him.
In the September 15 home game against Milwaukee, Gant walked the bases loaded in the ninth inning.