Following Monday’s 11-4 win over the Diamondbacks, Brian Snitker disclosed the Atlanta Braves’ pitching plan for Tuesday. Snitker told reporters that Jesse Chavez will get the start for Atlanta in what will essentially be a bullpen game. Snitker said that both Touki Toussaint and Drew Smyly will be available out of the bullpen.
Jesse Chavez will start Tuesday for the #Braves in a bullpen game, Snitker said. Toussaint, Smyly and everyone in the pen will be available.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) September 21, 2021
Toussaint’s recent struggles necessitated Atlanta to rethink the fifth starter spot.