Mike Foltynewicz scratched with elbow soreness

Braves' Mike Foltynewicz made his first start spring training Feb. 24, 2019, against the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Astros won 5-2.

Astros' Jonathan Arauz turns a double play ahead of the slide by Braves' Jonathan Morales in the ninth inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game Feb. 24, 2019, at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Astros won 5-2.

Braves' Ronald Acuna tries to get away from the tag attempt of Astros' Carlos Correa after trying to score in the first inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game Feb. 24, 2019, at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Astros won 5-2.

Ronald Acuna is tagged out at home plate by Abraham Toro in the first inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game Feb. 24, 2019, at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Astros won 5-2.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna reacts after being tagged out at home plate trying to score against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game Feb. 24, 2019, at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Astros won 5-2.

Astros' Josh Reddick loses his helmet while dodging a pitch in the third inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game against the Atlanta Braves Feb. 24, 2019, at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Astros won 5-2.

Braves' Mike Foltynewicz delivers a pitch in the first inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game against the Houston Astros Feb. 24, 2019, at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Astros won 5-2.

Astros' Jake Marisnick slides safely at second base ahead of the tag attempt by Braves' Pedro Florimon after a two-run single in the third inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game Feb. 24, 2019, at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Astros won 5-2.

Astros' Josh Rojas turns a double play ahead of the slide by Braves' Raffy Lopez in the second inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game Feb. 24, 2019, at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Astros won 5-2.

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Braves' Mike Foltynewicz made his first start spring training Feb. 24, 2019, against the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Astros won 5-2.

By Gabriel Burns

Feb 28, 2019

The Braves scratched right-hander Mike Foltynewicz from his scheduled Friday start because of elbow soreness that he felt during his first start last weekend.

Foltynewicz endured through the soreness for parts of last year, and if this were the regular season, he wouldn’t miss the start, manager Brian Snitker said.

He’ll be evaluated by Dr. Gary Lourie on Saturday. The team will determine his status from there.

The Braves wanted to err on the cautious side with their probable opening-day starter. Foltynewicz is coming off a breakout season in which he earned All-Star honors and started Game 1 of the National League Division Series.

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Gabriel Burns

Gabriel Burns is a general assignment reporter and features writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After four years on the Braves beat, he's expanded his horizons and covers all sports. You'll find him writing about MLB, NFL, NBA, college football and other Atlanta-centric happenings.

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