With nine games to go in the regular season, it’s time to narrow down the potential October opponents for the Atlanta Braves.

With a chance to clinch a spot in the National League playoffs, the Braves sent the rookie right-hander to the mound at Wrigley Field on Wednesday — and it did not go well.

The Atlanta Braves made their way to Houston, where they’ll be looking to secure a postseason berth and possibly win the National League East as they take on the Astros.

The Rays utility man, cut by the Braves in August, made it a point to catch up with Atlanta's manager in last week's series.

As fate would have it, the 23-year-old, who made his MLB debut April 23, will take the mound on a day the Atlanta Braves can clinch a postseason berth.

With a win over the Chicago Cubs, the Atlanta Braves' magic number to clinch the NL East shrinks to five.

“I’m just kind of here filling a role,” the young right-hander says. “When they call my name, they call my name.”

The right-handed pitcher will be starting the finale of a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.

With a loss to the Cubs Monday night, the earliest the Braves can clinch a postseason berth is now Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies again showcased one of baseball’s fiercest rivalries as the Braves moved closer to another NL East title.