Chris Sale checked an important box in his latest rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett. In his 4 2/3 innings pitched, the Atlanta Braves lefty reached 77 pitches, just above the target 75.
This puts his activation from the injured list on the horizon. Manager Brian Snitker said after Saturday night's loss to the Mets that they would see how Sale felt the following day and go from there, which has been their standard operating procedure with injuries.
Ideally, Sale is available to pitch during the road series against the Phillies later this week. Snitker gave a vote of confidence that Sale should be ready to go.