CHRIS SALE NEWS

One more rehab start on tap Sale (ribcage) will make one more rehab start at Double-A Columbus on Saturday before rejoining the Atlanta rotation, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sale went four innings and threw 56 pitches in his second rehab outing Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett, so it's not a surprise the club wants him to make one more rehab start. According to Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta is targeting Sale for roughly 75 pitches during his upcoming start with Columbus. As long as all goes well during that rehab outing, Sale will return from the 60-day injured list to make his next start with Atlanta as soon as Aug. 28 in Philadelphia. Sale has been on the shelf since June 21 due to a left ribcage fracture.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Works four frames in rehab start Sale (ribcage) struck out four and allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk over four innings in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Impact Sale had another strong showing in the second outing of his rehab assignment, firing 39 of his 56 pitches for strikes while inducing six swings and misses. The southpaw will likely make one more start on the farm before returning from the 60-day injured list in the final week of August and being part of what's expected to be a six-man rotation for Atlanta heading into the final month of the season.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Works four frames in rehab start Sale (ribcage) struck out four and allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk over four innings in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Impact Sale had another strong showing in the second outing of his rehab assignment, firing 39 of his 56 pitches for strikes while inducing six swings and misses. The southpaw will likely make one more start on the farm before returning from the 60-day injured list in the final week of August and being part of what's expected to be a six-man rotation for Atlanta heading into the final month of the season.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Braves look to extend win streak, take on the Guardians

The Atlanta Braves seek to continue a four-game win streak with a victory against the Cleveland Guardians

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Braves aim to keep win streak going against the Guardians

The Atlanta Braves will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Cleveland Guardians

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Might be part of six-man rotation Sale (ribs) will make his second rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett, and Atlanta could shift to a six-man rotation once he's activated from the injured list, David O'Brien o...

Impact After DFA'ing Carlos Carrasco on Thursday to make room in the rotation for rookie Hurtson Waldrep, Atlanta is currently running with a standard five-man rotation. Moving to a six-man for the final month-plus of a lost season would help manage the workloads of Waldrep, Sale and Spencer Strider, especially considering the team has only two off days in September. Atlanta hasn't yet announced whether Sunday's rehab start will be the last one for Sale, or if he'll make one more after that to get further stretched out. The veteran southpaw threw 40 pitches over two innings Tuesday to kick off his rehab stint as he works his way back from a rib fracture.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Might be part of six-man rotation Sale (ribs) will make his second rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett, and Atlanta could shift to a six-man rotation once he's activated from the injured list, David O'Brien o...

Impact After DFA'ing Carlos Carrasco on Thursday to make room in the rotation for rookie Hurston Waldrep, Atlanta is currently running with a standard five-man rotation. Moving to a six-man for the final month-plus of a lost season would help manage the workloads of Waldrep, Sale and Spencer Strider, especially considering the team has only two off days in September. Atlanta hasn't yet announced whether Sunday's rehab start will be the last one for Sale or if he'll make one more after that to get further stretched out. The veteran southpaw threw 40 pitches over two innings Tuesday to kick off his rehab stint as he works his way back from a rib fracture.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians take on the Braves in first of 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians open a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Mets and Braves play with series tied 1-1

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Chris Sale's rehab start creates uncomfortable headache for the Braves The Atlanta Braves can't wait to wash themselves of the 2025 season as a whole. The campaign got off to a brutal start thanks to a myriad of...

AUGUST 13 • FANSIDED.COM

Goes two innings in rehab start Sale (ribs) was charged with one run over two innings of work in his first rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact Sale permitted three hits and two walks while recording a pair of strikeouts, throwing 40 pitches over his two frames. The left-hander averaged 93.9 mph with his four-seamer, which is down one mph from his season average. Sale will make at least one more rehab start but could be ready to rejoin Atlanta's rotation late next week.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mets bring 1-0 series lead over Braves into game 2

The New York Mets lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Atlanta Braves Ace a Step Closer to Return to Major League Rotation Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale made his first rehab start with the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers on Tuesday night, and he showed he isn’t quite...

AUGUST 13 • SI.COM

Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale makes rehab start Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale took a step toward returning to the Atlanta Braves by throwing 40 pitches in a reh...

AUGUST 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Sale throws 2 innings in 1st rehab start since fracturing rib NEW YORK -- Chris Sale took a step toward rejoining Atlanta’s rotation when he began a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett...

AUGUST 13 • MLB.COM

Braves' Chris Sale Shows Poise Through First Rehab Start He had to battle through his first start, but the Atlanta Braves lefty stretched out further in his return to live action

AUGUST 13 • SI.COM

Mets take on the Braves in first of 3-game series

The New York Mets open a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Atlanta Braves play the Miami Marlins Sunday

The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins on Sunday

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Making rehab start Tuesday Sale (ribs) will make his first rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Last year's NL Cy Young winner threw 30 pitches in a simulated game Thursday and is now ready to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment, which may only consist of two starts. Sale struggled out of the gate this season but was finding his form before an ill-fated dive led to the injury, posting a 0.86 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in six starts leading up to his placement on the injured list in mid-June.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will need at least two rehab starts Sale (ribs) will begin a rehab assignment next week, and may need only two starts before rejoining the big-league rotation, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact "Today was a good box to check after kind of a long layoff," Sale said Thursday after throwing 30 pitches in a simulated game. "When you go through something like this, the most important thing is feeling good afterwards. And I was able to throw a lot of strikes, too. So, we'll see what tomorrow brings and go from there." The veteran southpaw has been sidelined since June 18 due to a rib injury, but he appears on track to be back before the end of the month.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Sale update leaves Braves fans with conflicting feelings The Atlanta Braves will welcome Chris Sale back into the fold soon. It's a strategy that could backfire spectacularly.

AUGUST 8 • FANSIDED.COM

Sale takes big step toward return with first live BP session since rib injury ATLANTA -- Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale is a step closer to returning to Atlanta’s rotation.

AUGUST 8 • MLB.COM

Rehab start coming soon Sale (ribs) threw a successful 30-pitch simulated game Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact As long as Sale bounces back well Friday, he will be cleared to begin a rehab assignment. The left-hander is eligible for activation from the 60-day injured list Aug. 19, and he should be ready to go on that date or shortly after following 1-to-2 rehab starts. Sale has been sidelined since mid-June with a fracture in his left ribcage.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters Thursday Sale (ribs) will throw a live batting practice Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sale continues to rehab from a fractured left ribcage that has sidelined him since mid-June. The veteran southpaw is taking the next step in his throwing program by facing live hitters, and he may need another session before embarking on a rehab assignment. Sale is eligible to be activated from the 60-day injured list Aug. 19.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE