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Another 2018 breakout pitcher has been sent back to the minors

Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland has some company as one of the best pitchers in baseball last season to get sent back to the minor leagues in 2019.

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz, who dominated his way to the All-Star Game in 2018, was optioned back to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday morning after giving up eight earned runs over four innings against the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

The outing brought Foltynewicz’s ERA up to 6.37 over 11 games this season with a WHIP of 1.416.

It’s been a rough year for Foltynewicz even before his performance became an issue.