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- Updated: August 27, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — Had everything gone according to plan, the Braves would have spent a significant portion of this season filling their starting rotation with young arms who have the potential to shape the club’s future. The script was altered as injuries and growing pains forced them to recently provide starts to the likes of Roberto Hernandez and Joel De La Cruz.
Hernandez’s tenure with Atlanta lasted just two starts, and De La Cruz’s rotation stint might have concluded as he was hit early and often during Friday night’s 7-0 loss to the Giants at AT&T Park. Now the Braves appear ready to spend the month of September evaluating a rotation that will once again include Matt Wisler, Aaron Blair and at least one of their other young starters who have the capability to begin next season at the big league level.
“I think we’re regrouping a little bit right now,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “Hopefully in 10 days or so, we’ll be more solidified.”
Wisler returned from an …
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