Braves skip Sale's turn to set him up for Wild Card Game 1
Atlanta is managing Sale's rotation spot with the postseason in mind, bumping his next scheduled start.
The Braves have decided to push back Chris Sale's next start rather than keep him on his normal turn. The move is designed to line Sale up to pitch Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. Atlanta is prioritizing postseason positioning over regular-season scheduling. The decision signals Sale is healthy and expected to be the team's playoff opener.
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