Injured Former Red Sox Ace Takes Big Step In Returning To Mound

Chris Sale's return on the horizon as Braves await All-Star pitcher's comeback to bolster rotation

Chris Sale Poised for Comeback as Braves Anticipate His Return The Atlanta Braves are eagerly awaiting the return of Chris Sale, who has recently shown encouraging signs in his recovery from a fractured rib injury. As the Braves navigate through a challenging stretch of injuries within their rotation, Sale’s progress offers a glimmer of hope. Positive Signs in Rehabilitation After a brief stint on the injured list, Sale has begun engaging in lig…

Injured Former Red Sox Ace Takes Big Step In Returning To Mound

Slowly but surely injured former Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale is making his way back to the Atlanta Braves starting rotation. “Chris Sale played catch yesterday,” MLB.com’s Mark Bowman reported Wednesday. “He won’t be eligible to be activated until after Aug. 19. But he’s at least progressing toward his return to the Braves rotation.” Sale is on the 60-day injured list with broken ribs. He can’t return soon enough for a Braves club trying to re…