Braves Pivot Pitching Staff | MLB News

The Braves are turning to a six-man rotation to keep their starters fresh, calling up AJ Smith-Shawver for today’s game as they try to avoid getting swept by the Twins. While this move gives Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle crucial rest, it strains the bullpen and isn’t sustainable long-term. Despite recent struggles and four losses in five games, Atlanta still holds a five-and-a-half-game division lead. With Mahle and Perez pitching well and inconsistency from younger arms, manager Walt Weiss is balancing short-term needs with playoff prep — especially around Chris Sale’s future starts.

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