Braves coaches identified a mechanical issue behind Austin Riley’s slow start — a dipping front shoulder — and the early results show signs of progress.
Braves got three-run homers from Austin Riley and Dominic Smith, scored five runs in the sixth inning and got another sweet start from Chris Sale in a 9-1 win over the Marlins
Braves manager Walt Weiss says injuries are a part of the game as Atlanta prepares to be without star catcher Drake Baldwin, who is on the 10-day IL with a strained oblique.
The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Drake Baldwin on the injured list with a strained oblique, sent pitcher JR Ritchie to Triple-A and released pitcher Aaron Bummer.