Following the worst beginning to any season in Bartolo Colon’s storied career, the Atlanta Braves were forced to reconsider their rotation late Monday night. Manager Brian Snitker was noncommittal on the 44-year-old right-hander making his next start after an 11-4 bashing from the Philadelphia Phillies, and with Tuesday afternoon’s transaction Colon’s future in Atlanta is unknown.
Colon was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain that, according to Snitker, he’s been dealing with for an extended period of time. (Set aside the fact that Colon has repeatedly stated that he’s healthy throughout the campaign, including Monday night.