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Chris Sale Expected to Rejoin Braves Rotation Tonight vs. Phillies

The left-hander returns from a June rib fracture that kept him on the 60-day injured list for more than two months.

Jul 14, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; National League pitcher Chris Sale (51) of the Atlanta Braves during workouts before the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Atlanta expects the 2024 NL Cy Young winner to start Saturday in Philadelphia after completing three Triple-A rehab outings.
  • In his most recent rehab start, Sale threw 77 pitches over 4 2/3 innings with one run allowed and five strikeouts, which left manager Brian Snitker optimistic about activation.
  • Before the injury on June 18, he posted a 5-4 record with a 2.52 ERA and 114 strikeouts in 89 1/3 innings, allowing more than three earned runs only once in 15 starts.
  • The Phillies are set to start left-hander Cristopher Sanchez (11-5, 2.66 ERA), who is coming off a six-run outing and is 0-3 with a 4.11 ERA in his career against Atlanta.
  • Philadelphia has won the first two games of the series with Kyle Schwarber on a tear, while the Braves remain 28-41 on the road and 2-3 on their current trip.