APRIL 28, 2023•MLB.COM
Despite Minter's struggles, Braves' 'pen solid behind WrightATLANTA -- Heavy rain delayed the Braves’ series finale vs. the Marlins in the fourth inning on Thursday for just over three hours and as a...
Jazz Chisholm Jr. - Two steals in comeback winChisholm went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and two steals in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Braves.
ImpactChisholm drove in Yuli Gurriel with a single in the ninth inning, cutting the Braves lead to 4-3. Chisholm would proceed to steal second, his second stolen base in the game, before scoring the eventual winning run on Garrett Cooper's double. Chisholm is up to nine steals this season. He's shown some power as well, hitting five home runs, though Chisholm is still slashing just .221/.275/.411 through his first 103 plate appearances this year.
APRIL 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Dylan Floro - Earns first saveFloro picked up the save in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Braves, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
ImpactA.J. Puk, the Marlins' regular closer, pitched the eighth inning Wednesday, giving Floro the opportunity in the ninth. He responded by setting down the Braves in order, sealing Miami's comeback victory. It was a strong bounce-back outing for Floro after he allowed four runs (three earned) in one-third of an inning Wednesday. He's now 1-for-2 in save opportunities this season with a 2.31 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB. Puk seems to have a fairly firm grasp on the closing job, though Floro appears to be the next man up.
APRIL 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE
A.J. Minter - Stunned by MiamiMinter (1-3) took the loss in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins. He allowed five runs on five hits while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning.
ImpactMinter entered the ninth inning with a 4-0 lead. He'd ultimately surrender five runs on five hits en route to a 5-4 loss. Minter has struggled mightily recently, allowing 10 earned runs in his last 3.2 innings. His ERA is up to 8.53 with a 1.42 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB while going 5-for-7 in save opportunities. Minter was likely to lose the closing role with Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) nearing a return, though his recent performance may force Atlanta to expedite a change in the back of their bullpen.
APRIL 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Braves closer tries to calm angry fans after disastrous outingAtlanta Braves closer A.J. Minter tried to ease the minds of fans after a disastrous outing on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. The Atlan...
APRIL 27, 2023•FANSIDED.COM
Kyle Wright - Punches out sixWright did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing no runs on two hits and a walk over three innings against Miami. He struck out six.
ImpactWright pitched well Thursday, striking out six in three scoreless innings before he was replaced following a rain delay. Overall, it's been an up-and-down start to the season for Wright. He's 0-1 with a 4.86 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB. Wright is currently lined up to face the Marlins again in his next outing.
APRIL 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Braxton Garrett - Pitches well in abbreviated outingGarrett did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing no runs on one hit over three innings against the Braves. He struck out three.
ImpactGarrett allowed just one hit in three innings against the Braves before he was replaced following a rain delay. The left-handed Garrett has been solid early in the season -- he's 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB. However, he's yet to make it out of the fifth inning through four starts this year. Garrett should remain in the Marlins rotation while Trevor Rogers (biceps) and Johnny Cueto (biceps) are sidelined.
APRIL 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
