Braves Report podcast: Fixing rotation after rough weekend in Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays' Danny Jansen (9) celebrates as Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson looks on after hitting a winning two-run single during ninth-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Blue Jays' Danny Jansen (9) celebrates with teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr, left, after hitting a winning two-run single against the Atlanta Braves during ninth-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen, center left, is hugged by teammate Matt Chapman after hitting a winning two-run single against the Atlanta Braves during ninth-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. grabs his glove as he takes the field against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/Getty Images/TNS)

Toronto Blue Jays' Whit Merrifield (15) steals second base past a tag by Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) during baseball game action in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies connects for a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue during the third inning of a baseball game in Toronto, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts on the mound after Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies hit a two-run home run during third-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies celebrates after his two-run home run against the Toronto Blue during third-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, right, celebrates with Ronald Acuna Jr. after his two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during third-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Ronald Acuna Jr. as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen looks on during the third inning of a baseball game in Toronto, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Collin McHugh, right, is taken out of the game by manager Brian Snitker (43) during the second inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Blue Jays' Danny Jansen (9) and Santiago Espinal celebrate after scoring during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Toronto, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette gets out of the way of an inside pitch during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Toronto, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, right, falls after colliding with right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) as center fielder Michael Harris II, left, looks on after a pop fly hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Whit Merrifield during second-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, left, collides with right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., right, on a pop fly hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Whit Merrifield during second-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, left, slides into third as Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman, right, awaits the throw during second-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta Braves left fielder and former Toronto Blue Jays player Kevin Pillar tips his cap to the crowd as he receives an ovation during a baseball game between the teams in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Collin McHugh throws during a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuna Jr., right, is congratulated by teammate Matt Olson after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws to the Atlanta Braves during interleague baseball action in Toronto, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws to the Atlanta Braves during a baseball game in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Toronto Blue Jays' Danny Jansen (9) celebrates as Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson looks on after hitting a winning two-run single during ninth-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

By AJC Sports

May 15, 2023

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, Justin Toscano and Gabriel Burns join Jay Black to discuss what might have been the worst week of the season so far.

Our crew will breakdown what went wrong in Toronto and why it might be fair to start wondering about Atlanta’s bullpen.

Plus, we will dig into how both Max Fried and Kyle Wright will be replaced in the rotation - and also explain why Braves fans should have patience when it comes to Michael Soroka.

On the bright side, the Braves lineup is finally back to full strength. We will also discuss what Travis d’Arnaud’s return means and how he will find at bats with Marcell Ozuna heating up.

And we have the answers to your questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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