The article discusses the current state of the Braves' pitching rotation, highlighting the significant uncertainty and inexperience among the back-end starters. With only three established starters returning, the team may need to adapt its approach, possibly by employing an opener strategy to better manage game situations. The implications of injuries are also considered, underscoring the need for strategic adjustments throughout the season. The conversation invites readers to contemplate how they would tackle the challenges presented in the upcoming games.
This year, the Braves only have three starters coming back with more than ten starts. Ian Anderson, Grant Holmes, and AJ Smith-Shawver are ready to pick up the slack.
So would you pull from the bullpen to start a game and ensure that one of those back-end starters could get to the seventh with only facing the opponents' best hitters twice?
There is a ton of uncertainty and inexperience at the fourth and fifth (and maybe sixth?) spots in the rotation this year.
As always, the injury bug will be waiting to bite.
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