Mahle Set to Join Braves Rotation for Yankee Stadium Series
Tyler Mahle is joining Atlanta on Tuesday and will start during next weekend's series in New York as the Braves look to adjust his pitch mix.
Tyler Mahle will officially join the Braves on Tuesday and is expected to slot into the starting rotation. His first assignment will come during next weekend's series at Yankee Stadium. Atlanta's coaching staff believes adjustments to his pitch mix can make him more effective against right-handed hitters.
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