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Sale Gets Extra Rest for Playoffs | Albany Georgia News
The Braves are playing chess with Chris Sale, giving him six extra days of rest before his final regular-season start to peak for the playoffs — and it’s paying off, as he’s been lights out when well-rested. With pitching depth thinning due to injuries like López’s shoulder issue and Ritchie’s shaky performances, the team is scrambling to fill rotation gaps, eyeing options like AJ Smith-Shawver. Meanwhile, the upcoming Astros series offers a tough but valuable test against pitchers like Mahle, Holmes, and Pérez — all potential postseason contributors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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