As for the Braves immediate plans, Chad Sobotka was re-called and will join the bullpen for a few days. It is uncertain who will join the Braves rotation at this point. One would presume Jhoulys Chacin or Josh Tomlin would get the nod this weekend against the Mets.
The move comes as a real surprise. Foltynewicz, 28, was struck hard in his season launching versus the Rays, permitting 6 runs on four hits and 4 walks. His velocity was down when again with his fastball hovering around 90, almost 5mph slower than his average last year. His secondary pitches did not have any type of bite too recommending he might not be fully healthy.
Still, thinking about the existing landscape of Major League Baseball and the status of the Braves rotation, to designate Foltynewicz for task in a year like this after one start suggests there might be something more to the choice than his on-field efficiency. After making a warm up start in an exhibition against the Marlins last week, Foltynewicz blamed the radar gun for his decline in velocity and publicly engaged with a handful of fans and team authors to combat their critiques.
Alex Anthopoulos will now seek a trade partner for Foltynewicz. Presuming he is traded, he has one year of group control remaining.
More to come.
The Atlanta Braves have actually designated ideal handed pitcher Mike Foltynewicz for project following Monday nights start in Tampa Bay, according to manager Brian Snitker.
