Toussaint expected to start for the Braves against the Mets
The Atlanta Braves square off against the New York MetsAUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TOUKI TOUSSAINT
1-2 W-L •
2.30 WHIP •
7.43 ERA
1-2 W-L
2.30 WHIP
7.43 ERA
Braves rally on d'Arnaud's 3-run double, beat Mets 11-10
Former Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud drove in five runs, including three with a bases-loaded double to cap a five-run eighth, and the Atlanta Braves rallied from a six-run deficit...AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Named Saturday's starter Toussaint will start Saturday against the Mets, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
Impact The Braves had a rotation spot open after designating Mike Foltynewicz for assignment following his poor season debut Monday. Whether Toussaint remains in the rotation for good or simply gets the first crack at the job is not yet clear. The 24-year-old was considered a fairly interesting prospect, combining promising stuff with shaky control, but he's yet to put things together through 73.1 big-league innings, the majority of which have come out of the bullpen. His 24.7 percent strikeout rate has thus far been more than cancelled out by his 14.3 walk rate, leading to a 5.52 ERA.
JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Braves' Markakis returns 3 weeks after opting out of season
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Sign of times: Braves quickly run out of patience with Folty
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Renfroe homers twice, Rays fan 19 Braves in 14-5 romp
Hunter Renfroe homered twice and Tampa Bay pitchers set a team nine-inning record with 19 strikeouts in the Rays’ 14-5 romp over the Atlanta BravesJULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Powers Rays to big win Renfroe went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Monday's 14-5 rout of Atlanta.
Impact The 28-year-old blasted a three-run shot off Mike Foltynewicz in the fourth inning and then touched up Touki Toussaint for a solo shot in the fifth for his first homers in a Rays uniform. Renfroe has started three of four games so far, but he could become a fixture in right field despite Tampa's roster depth if his bat continues to heat up.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Powers team to big win Renfroe went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Monday's 14-5 rout of Atlanta.
Impact The 28-year-old blasted a three-run shot off Mike Foltynewicz in the fourth inning and then touched up Touki Toussaint for a solo shot in the fifth for his first homers in a Rays uniform. Renfroe has started three of four games so far, but he could become a fixture in right field despite Tampa's roster depth if his bat continues to heat up.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Roughed up in relief Toussaint gave up six runs on five hits and a walk over 2.2 innings of relief during Monday's 14-5 loss to the Rays. He struck out six.
Impact While the right-hander did show flashes of dominance and fired 42 of his 67 pitches for strikes, Toussaint was far too hittable when he was over the plate, serving up a homer to Hunter Relfroe along with a pair of doubles to Brandon Lowe. Atlanta has a sudden opening in its rotation after Mike Foltynewicz was abruptly designated for assignment, but Toussaint's performance in relief of Folty on Monday doesn't suggest he's ready to fill it.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
First start slated for Tuesday Wright is slated to start Tuesday's game in Tampa Bay.
Impact As expected, Wright's inclusion on the pitching schedule confirms that he'll begin the season as the fifth man in the Atlanta rotation. With Cole Hamels (triceps) on the 45-day injured list, Wright should have the opportunity to stick in the rotation for the majority of the season if his performance warrants it. Jhoulys Chacin, Touki Toussaint, Josh Tomlin and Bryse Wilson wait in the wings as potential replacements in the event Wright struggles in his initial starts.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Freeman, Acuna, Swanson power Braves past Mets
Freeman, Acuna stay hot, Toussaint good in relief for BravesAPRIL 14, 2019
Toussaint among young candidates for spot in Braves rotation
Rookies Touki Toussaint, Mike Soroka lead list of prospects to compete this spring for spot in Braves rotationFEBRUARY 12, 2019
