The fickle finger of fate could determine the winner of the 2023 playoffs – at least for the Atlanta Braves. Two days in a row last week, finger injuries idled a pair of the team's top starters. First to fall was 29-year-old Max Fried, the left-handed ace who missed three months earlier with a left forearm strain. One day later, veteran right-hander Charlie Morton pitched one inning at Washington before he was removed with a sprained finger.
Atlanta Braves pitching news and notes Here's the latest we know on Charlie Morton's availability, Hurston Waldrep's postseason availability, and Kyle Wright Author: Lindsay Crosby Publish date: Sep 25, 2023 1:45 PM EDT Atlanta Braves pitching has been a topic of much conversation over the weekend, with a lot of developments that have changed the postseason outlook for the team. We've gathered everything that is currently known in an attempt to answer some of your pressing questions: Charlie Morton will NOT be available for the NLDS Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports According to MLB.com's Mark Bowman, the thought as of now is that Charlie Morton will not be available to pitch in the NLDS
Here's why the Atlanta Braves might have to get creative to win in October, writes columnist Bill Shanks
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