Braves manager Brian Snitker announced on Wednesday that injured starting pitcher Chris Sale will throw batting practice on Thursday. Sale, the reigning NL Cy Young winner, fractured his ribs diving to preserve a complete-game shutout against the New York Mets on June 18.

I think being able to get some innings under my belt this year is going to protect me for next year,” Sale said.

Braves pitcher and 2024 NL Cy Young Chris Sale passionately explains why he wants to take the mound again despite the team's awful record