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Ace Chris Sale is fully rested for Game 3 against Dodgers, giving Braves their 'best-case scenario'

Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale will be fully rested when he is expected to start in Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Mariners' $2,000 bet on Ray Kerr kicked off his journey to Braves postseason hero Before he was a Braves playoff hero, Ray Kerr was a Mariners prospect. The story is wilder than you know.

OCTOBER 5 • SODOMOJO.COM

Who is Ray Kerr? Lefty reliever might have saved Braves' season Thrust into the October spotlight, Atlanta Braves left-hander Ray Kerr was a unlikely postseason hero. But he came up big for a second time...

OCTOBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

‘I’ve been a sleeping beast’ – Braves’ Pitcher Ray Kerr on thriving under pressure in the playoffs

‘I’ve been a sleeping beast’ – Braves’ Pitcher Ray Kerr on thriving under pressure in the playoffs

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Atlanta's Ray Kerr got NLDS Game 2 start in the morning. At night, he struck out Shohei Ohtani

Ray Kerr is becoming an unlikely postseason hero for the Atlanta Braves

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

‘I’ve been a sleeping beast’ – Braves’ Pitcher Ray Kerr on thriving under pressure in the playoffs

‘I’ve been a sleeping beast’ – Braves’ Pitcher Ray Kerr on thriving under pressure in the playoffs

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Braves STEAL Game 2 in LA 🚨A-Rod, Papi & Jeter on if Braves can spoil Dodgers’ 3-peat opportunity

Braves STEAL Game 2 in LA 🚨A-Rod, Papi & Jeter on if Braves can spoil Dodgers’ 3-peat opportunity

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Jeter, A-Rod Praise The Braves' Stellar Game 2 Arms As Atlanta's Gamble Pays Off

The Braves gambled by not starting Chris Sale in Game 2 against the Dodgers. It paid off.

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Jeter, A-Rod Praise The Braves' Stellar Game 2 Arms As Atlanta's Gamble Pays Off

Michael Harris II leads Braves to 3-2 win over Dodgers in Game 2 to tie NLDS

Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 to even the National League Division Series at a...

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Braves to start Chris Sale on extra rest in NLDS Game 3 vs Dodgers

Chris Sale will start on extra rest for the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of their National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Serving as opener again Kerr will start Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Sunday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander served as the opener in Game 3 of the wild-card series versus the Phillies, and he pitched well with just one hit and one walk allowed across 3.1 scoreless frames. Kerr ended up working longer than the expected bulk reliever Grant Holmes, and Atlanta could have a similar game plan Sunday.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Exploring Braves' options to start NLDS Game 1 against Dodgers LOS ANGELES -- Having seen what Ray Kerr did to the Phillies on Thursday night and with left-handed hitters Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freema...

OCTOBER 3 • MLB.COM

Former Padre Ray Kerr had one of the most heartwarming reactions to an unexpected ovation ever Ray Kerr waved toward the Truist Park crowd as he walked off the mound. At first, he looked like a man trying to understand how all that noi...

OCTOBER 2 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

It's Unclear When Braves Ace Chris Sale Will Face Dodgers In NLDS

After Chris Sale recording the final four outs of the 6-2 win over the Phillies in game three of the NLWC, Sale's timeline for the NLDS vs....

OCTOBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

It's Unclear When Braves Ace Chris Sale Will Face Dodgers In NLDS

Bryce Harper after Phillies' early playoff exit: 'You're here to win games, and we didn't'

Bryce Harper isn't making excuses for the Philadelphia Phillies' playoff exit

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Atlanta Moves On: 3 Takeaways From Braves' Wild Card Win Over Phillies

The Braves pounced on the Phillies and now set a date with the Dodgers in the NLDS.

OCTOBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Atlanta Moves On: 3 Takeaways From Braves' Wild Card Win Over Phillies

Who is Ray Kerr? Meet 7-Eleven employee turned Braves pitcher who outdueled Aaron Nola in MLB postseason | Sporting News Get to know the Braves playoff hero.

OCTOBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Braves Starter vs. Phillies In Pivotal Game 3 Will Be Making Playoff Debut

If the NL East champions want to stay alive, they'll be leaning on an unlikely starter.

OCTOBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

The Braves Starter vs. Phillies In Pivotal Game 3 Will Be Making Playoff Debut

Ray Kerr's Unlikely Story Arc Brings Him to Big Spot for Braves The Atlanta Braves will lean on a lefty who beat the odds to have this chance in a do-or-die game

OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM

Will open Game 3 Kerr will be Atlanta's opener Thursday in Game 3 of the wild-card series versus the Phillies.

Impact The left-handed Kerr will be tasked with facing lefties Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper at least once. He threw 6.1 scoreless frames covering two appearances in September against Philadelphia. Grant Holmes is slated to absorb the lion's share of the workload for Atlanta in Game 3 as a bulk reliever.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Friday's game Kerr will be Atlanta's opener in Friday's game versus the Marlins, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kerr has topped out at 3.1 innings in his eight appearances for Atlanta this season, but he hasn't thrown more than 35 pitches in any outing so it will be an abbreviated start. Grant Holmes is an option for bulk relief Friday, though Atlanta could also opt for a straight bullpen game. Kerr has yielded just three runs with an 11:1 K:BB over 15.1 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Braves recall LHP Ray Kerr, designate LHP Danny Young for assignment

The Atlanta Braves have recalled left-handed reliever Ray Kerr and designated Danny Young for assignment before their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Back in big leagues Atlanta selected Kerr's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Danny Young was designated for assignment to open up room in the big-league bullpen for another lefty in Kerr, who last appeared in the majors with Atlanta in 2024. In that season, Kerr submitted a 5.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 22.1 innings before undergoing Tommy John surgery that June. Kerr didn't pitch at all in 2025 and got off to a delayed start to 2026 while completing his recovery process, but he's looked good since returning to game action in the minors in mid-July. Over nine appearances across stops with four different affiliates, Kerr has posted a 16:5 K:BB while holding opposing hitters to a .171 average over 11.1 innings.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full health Kerr (elbow) allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out four batters over three innings in two appearances for Double-A Columbus since being assigned to t...

Impact Kerr missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from the Tommy John surgery he underwent the previous summer, then opened the season on Gwinnett's injured list after experiencing a setback following his lone relief appearance in the Grapefruit League. The 31-year-old southpaw was cleared to begin a rehab assignment June 14 and made four appearances in the lower levels of the minors before being activated from the IL. After the pair of outings at Double-A, Kerr was promoted to Triple-A on Tuesday.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season on Gwinnett's IL Triple-A Gwinnett placed Kerr (elbow) on its 60-day injured list March 18.

Impact After undergoing Tommy John surgery in the summer of 2024, Kerr appeared to be back to full strength for spring training, as he made a one-inning Grapefruit League appearance Feb. 24. He didn't pitch in any games after that, however, with Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com relaying that Kerr will require additional rehab from elbow surgery before returning to action at Gwinnett.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE