Sale's NLDS start in doubt after Wild Card relief outing
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss says the Braves will prioritize rest for Chris Sale, potentially sliding him from Game 2 to Game 3 of the NLDS vs. the Dodgers.
Chris Sale was used in relief to close out Game 3 of the Wild Card Series against Philadelphia, getting the final four outs. Manager Walt Weiss confirmed Sale could start Game 2 of the NLDS but said the team would err on the side of giving him more rest if it is even close. Pushing Sale to Game 3 would be a notable blow to Atlanta's rotation plans against Los Angeles. The Braves have just one day between series to recover and prepare.
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