#Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos went over the decision to DFA Mike Foltynewicz with @MadDogUnleashed on #HighHeat. pic.twitter.com/AaEpVXaZ4j
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 30, 2020
#Braves Snitker says the team wants to put some weight on Folty through a diet plan and training strategy. If they construct him back up the best method, Snitker believes they can get his velocity back.
— 92.9 The Game (@ 929TheGame) July 30, 2020.
Like this:.
Like Loading …
The Braves are leaving the door open for a prospective return. Foltynewicz will work out with the taxi squad in Gwinnett, and if he can reveal a sustained boost in velocity, the Braves will most likely provide him another shot.
If he acquires some weight, one way that may be possible for Folty is.
Although Anthopoulos said on MLB Network that Folty came back to camp in great shape, it was extremely evident that he was much skinnier than he has actually been over the years. After he was outrighted to Gwinnett, Foltynewicz acknowledged the issues and apparently informed Brian Snitker that he is already working on it in hopes it will lead to increased velocity.
Its not going to be an easy roadway back for Folty, and I would not expect him to go back to Atlanta anytime soon. As long as there are no underlying problems, theres a possibility he can arrange things out in Gwinnett. Foltynewicz had the ability to do it last year and returned as the Braves finest pitcher. It will be a bit more challenging to do this season given that there is no minors season, but through bullpen sessions and live-action practices, the coaches will have the ability to tell if his stuff recover. For the Braves sake, who are desperate for rotation help, lets hope Folty can rapidly turn it around.
–.
Image: David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire.
On Monday, he was DFA d by the Braves after revealing a sharp decrease in his speed for the 2nd season in a row, resulting in back-to-back porous trips against the Marlins and Rays. Even after an abysmal start to 2019, Foltynewicz was able to bounce-back and became the Braves finest pitcher down the stretch, which ultimately led to him starting a winner-take-all Game 5 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Foltys velocity is down a full five miles per hour from last year and over 7 miles per hour from 2018, leading to many individuals (including myself) questioning whether there is some underlying problem. Foltynewicz will work out with the taxi squad in Gwinnett, and if he can reveal a sustained increase in velocity, the Braves will most likely offer him another shot. For the Braves sake, who are desperate for rotation assistance, lets hope Folty can quickly turn it around.
Its been a difficult week for previous All-Star Mike Foltynewicz. On Monday, he was DFA d by the Braves after revealing a sharp decline in his speed for the 2nd season in a row, leading to back-to-back porous outings versus the Marlins and Rays. And the other day, he was outrighted to Gwinnett since none of the other 29 groups declared him on waivers. That simply goes to reveal how far hes fallen in a matter of months.
Even after an abysmal start to 2019, Foltynewicz was able to bounce-back and ended up being the Braves best pitcher down the stretch, which ultimately caused him beginning a winner-take-all Game 5 against the St. Louis Cardinals. We do not require to rework what took place because video game, however Folty still had the stuff of a top-of-the-rotation starter. That hasnt held true up until now in 2020.
Foltys velocity is down a complete 5 miles per hour from in 2015 and over 7 miles per hour from 2018, causing many individuals (including myself) questioning whether there is some hidden problem. Nevertheless, the other day on MLB Networks High Heat, Alex Anthopoulos was clear in saying that Folty went back to camp healthy and in great shape following the lengthy layoff, the stuff simply wasnt there. And for a pitcher that has always been a “things man”, theres no other way for him to discover much success if he can not get that remedied.
