The Braves lost their best pitcher Monday night, and because of the ever-changing and uncertain circumstances surrounding the season, it’s going to be difficult for them to acquire external help.
When Mike Soroka tore his right Achilles tendon during his start against the Mets, the Braves’ odds at their first pennant this millennium felt like they went out with him. For two weeks, it already seemed like the rotation was being loosely held together by adhesive tape.
Soroka, who is expected to undergo surgery within the next week, and Max Fried were the only known quantities in the team’s starting five.