Braves News: Bats quiet in SoCal, Chris Sale stays in Atlanta, and more

The Atlanta Braves had an underwhelming start to the Postseason, dropping game one of the Wild Card Series 4-0 to the San Diego Padres. The Braves entered the game in a less-than-ideal pitching situation, as AJ Smith-Shawver got the start.

Offensively, though, the Braves had plenty of opportunities to plate a run and failed to do so. Despite outhitting the Padres 7-5, the club struck out 15 times and left seven men on base.

The Braves look to right the ship in an elimination game tonight at 8:38 ET as Max Fried takes the mound against Joe Musgrove.

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Chris Sale was left off the Braves’ Wild Card roster and stayed behind in Atlanta. He did, however, tell manager Brian Snitker that he was feeling better, but he has not thrown a side session yet.

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34 players have elected free agency, including Cristian Pache, Touki Toussaint, and more.

The Minnesota Twins have parted ways with hitting coach David Popkins. His contract ended at the conclusion of the 2024 season and will not be renewed.

The San Francisco Giants announced that general manager Pete Putila will not return in that role and will instead take on a new one.

Juan Soto, Walker Buehler, and more headline the list of the 2024-25 free agents.

The New York Mets selected the contract of right-hander Max Kranick and placed him on their Wild Card roster. In a corresponding move, the club designated infielder Eddy Alvarez for assignment.

Houston Astros stars Justin Verlander and Yordan Alvarez were each left off the team’s Wild Card roster.