PITTSBURGH -- The Braves are hopeful closer A.J. Minter will be available to pitch in Wednesday night's series finale against the Pirates. But if the left-handed reliever's back continues to limit him, he may need to spend some time on the disabled list.
"I think he's progressing and getting better," Braves manager Brian Snitker said before Tuesday's game at PNC Park. "We'll make a decision tomorrow. Tonight's game could determine it, too. It might be a situation where if he needs another day, we might not be able to give it to him."
Minter has been battling lower back discomfort most of this month.