Martín Pérez Returns to Braves Rotation

0:00It's April 22nd. This is MLB News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss announced Wednesday night that Martín Pérez is returning to the starting rotation Friday. This gives the rest of the rotation an extra day of rest. After the off day, it's a smart shuffle to keep things steady. Pérez showed promise in his recent outings with the Braves, holding teams to just one run over five innings in his last start, despite some traffic on, the bases. He's been effective in three appearances, making him the clear choice over rushing prospects like Didier Fuente's and J.R. Richie from The Miners. Weiss made it clear right after designating Pérez for a assignment that he wanted him back soon, and the team shares that vibe, they never wanted to lose him, outriding him to keep options open before he hit free agency. Following ahead, Spencer Strider starts rehab Thursday and should rejoin the rotation in weeks. Pérez serves as the perfect bridge, and he can slide into long relief if needed, unlike

1:03the young arms still stretching out in Triple A. Promoting Richie would also mean adding him to the 40-man roster, a bigger hassle. For now, the Braves stick with the familiar and healthy Pérez over inconsistent options like Jose Suarez. Young talent will get their shots soon enough, but this keeps the line of humming until the big piece is returned.