Overview

• On August 7 at Truist Park, Sale threw 30 pitches in his first live batting practice since fracturing ribs and reported feeling no pain
• Braves manager Brian Snitker confirmed Sale has had no setbacks through his catch play, long toss and bullpen progression
• He will begin his rehab assignment with the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers against the Louisville Bats in Gwinnett, Georgia
• Sale fractured his sixth and seventh ribs diving for a ball on June 18 and was placed on the 60-day injured list retroactive to June 19
• Before the injury, the 2024 NL Cy Young winner posted a 2.52 ERA with 114 strikeouts and a 1.164 WHIP in 15 starts and remains determined to finish the season pitching