The Atlanta Braves still sit atop the National League East, with a record of 24 wins and just 11 losses. They also have a comfortable seven-game lead over their closest rivals, the New York Mets.
However, this could be more difficult in the coming weeks.
Indeed, after Kyle Wright last week, it is now Max Fried’s turn to land on the injured list for at least a fortnight.
The staff movement is retroactive to May 6. To compensate for this loss in the pitching corps, left-handed pitcher Danny Young was recalled.
The Braves were hesitant on whether or not Fried would make his next start, but now we have the answer.
Although the left-handed gunner will be eligible to return to action on May 21, it would be very surprising if he were ready at that time.
It’s a heavy loss for the Braves, as Fried had a 2.08 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in five starts this season.
Jared Shuster is expected to take Fried’s place in the starting rotation, with his next start scheduled for Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox.
