Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday
The Braves lost a game thoroughly to a very good Yankees team, tying the series at 1-1. Meanwhile, AJ Minter looked strong in a rehab appearance on the farm, as the return of what would be another big bullpen piece appears close. Minter would only help what has been a really good pitching staff this season for Atlanta, as AJ has been one of the best relievers in baseball when healthy for the last few years. The offense seems to have woken up, with some solid performance from Jarred Kelenic at the leadoff spot, Marcell Ozuna continuing to go crazy in 2024, and some of the team’s other pieces finding some mojo again at the plate. A series win is in play for the team in Yankee Stadium behind Max Fried, and that would be a fantastic result to continue the momentum they have finally found after such a long period of struggle.
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AJ Minter struck out three in his one inning rehab appearance, allowing a hit and an unearned run. We’ll see if that performance was enough to allow him to avoid any further rehab appearances.
The Braves lost a game solidly to the Yankees, 8-3, while Marcell Ozuna continued his incredible season with a homer.
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Marlins’ Braxton Garrett was scratched from his start with elbow discomfort. Updates will follow on how serious the issue is.
Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies agreed to a four year extension thar guarantees him $22.5 million and gives Philly two club options.
Max Scherzer will make his season debut for the reigning world champion Texas Rangers on Sunday, after a series of injuries has delayed his season until now.
The Marlins places Jesus Luzardo on the IL with a back injury that he has been trying to pitch through for the last few weeks.