Atlanta Braves’ Walt Weiss Facing Chris Sale Decision
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss has a decision to make involving Chris Sale.
The Atlanta Braves have continued to roll through April as one of the best teams in baseball, entering the week with a 15-7 record and a starting rotation that has carried the early success. But even with the momentum, manager Walt Weiss is facing a decision involving his ace, Chris Sale. The 37-year-old left-hander has been dominant to open the 2026 MLB season, and while he remains the clear No.
1 in Atlanta’s rotation, the Braves are weighing whether to give him extra rest after a taxing outing that included him tossing 101 pitches. Weiss addressed the situation directly when speaking with reporters on Monday. “With Fuentes being scratched yesterday, I asked Weiss if he's still planning for Sale to start Thursday on regular rest.
Walt said because Sale threw 101 pitches in a tough environment, they've had ongoing discussions. But he says for now, the plan is for Sale to start Thursday,” reported Mark Bowman of MLB. com.
With Fuentes being scratched yesterday, I asked Weiss if he's still planning for Sale to start Thursday on regular rest. Walt said because Sale threw 101 pitches in a tough environment, they've had ongoing discussions. But he says for now, the plan is for Sale to start Thursday.