Darren O’Day was acquired by the Atlanta Braves as part of the deal to pry Kevin Gausman away from the Orioles 14 months ago… a salary dump on their part.
He was a risk, given that he was expensive and injured and known to be done for the 2018 season at that point.
Few expected a forearm injury to keep him hidden from sight until September, but now that he’s emerged from that cocoon, O’Day is quietly building up game experience and a line that could very well earn him that last bullpen spot for the NLDS.