Chris Sale status: Braves ace not expected to pitch vs. Padres in Wild Card Series due to back spasms
Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale was scratched from his scheduled start in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the New York Mets on account of back spasms. The Braves won that game by a 3-0 margin to clinch a playoff berth. Unfortunately for the Braves, it appears that Sale's unavailability will extend into October.