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As the end of the season nears, Braves’ Chris Sale looks to make a return to his team after a successful rehab start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chris Sale\u00a0looks ready to rejoin Atlanta\u2019s rotation.\u00a0The reigning National League Cy Young winner made his third rehab start\u00a0on Saturday night for Triple-A Gwinnett, tossing 4 2\/3 innings of one-run ball against the Memphis Redbirds. Sale\u00a0struck out five\u00a0and walked none while scattering four hits, throwing 77 pitches \u2014 51 for strikes \u2014 in what is expected to be his final minor league tune-up before returning to the Braves.<\/p>\n

It\u00a0marked another step forward in Sale\u2019s comeback from a fractured rib\u00a0suffered on June 18, which sidelined him for more than two months. After working through the first inning by allowing back-to-back hits and a run, the left-hander settled in, flashing the same command and composure that defined his dominant start to the 2025 season. He retired 10 of the final 12 batters he faced, showing no ill effects from the injury.<\/p>\n

The Braves, who dropped Saturday\u2019s matchup to the Mets 9-2 at Truist Park, may soon get a much-needed boost to their pitching staff. The plan, according to manager Brian Snitker, is for Sale to rejoin the rotation during next weekend\u2019s critical four-game series in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThat\u2019s the hope,\u201d Snitker said. \u201cWe\u2019ll see how he feels tomorrow. He\u2019s been throwing a lot and feels good. So, that shouldn\u2019t be a problem.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Sale, meanwhile, was in peak form before his injury. The veteran southpaw was 8-2 with a 2.94 ERA, holding opponents to a .194 average while striking out 125 in 98 innings. His ability to work deep into games not only gave Atlanta quality outings but also saved the bullpen for tighter contests.<\/p>\n

The Braves will evaluate how Sale\u2019s body responds over the next couple of days, but all signs point toward his activation this week. If his next start indeed comes in Philadelphia, it will be a high-stakes return against one of Atlanta\u2019s fiercest division rivals.<\/p>\n

The Phillies, currently jockeying for postseason position themselves, will test just how sharp Sale is coming off the injured list. For the Braves, however, the simple fact of having their ace back on the mound is a huge confidence lift. Sale, who has battled multiple injuries throughout his career, has shown resilience in bouncing back time and again. This latest rehab stint looks like no exception.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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