Overview

• Max Fried will start for the Braves against the Marlins on Sunday after recovering from forearm neuritis.
• Fried has been on the injured list since July 21 but avoided a major injury.
• His return is crucial as the Braves are in a competitive NL wild-card race, with several teams close in standings.
• Fried has a 3.08 ERA this season and has been a key pitcher for Atlanta since 2020.
• The Braves have struggled recently, making Fried's return even more significant.