Kyle Wright Stats

The Atlanta Braves have listed right-hander Kyle Wright on its World Series roster, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The Braves left him off of both the division and league championship series rosters. Wright only appeared in two games this season. He pitched to a 9.95 ERA with six strikeouts and five walks over 6.1 innings. Expect Wright to be used as a long reliever, or start a bullpen game down the road. He takes the spot of fellow right-hander Jacob Webb. Webb struggled in two appearances this postseason, posting a 21.60 ERA after he produced a decent 4.19 ERA in 34 relief appearances during the regular season. The Braves also added outfielder Terrance Gore this time around, who replaces utility man Johan Camargo.

over 1 month ago

Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list with left forearm inflammation after he was scratched from his start on Friday against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Brian Snitker said the team hopes that Smyly will miss just one start. Right-hander Kyle Wright was recalled from the alternate training site to start on Friday. He'll be making his season debut after going 2-4 with a 5.21 ERA in 2020. Smyly, 31, is 0-0 with a 5.73 ERA in two starts this year, with his last outing coming last Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Infielder Johan Camargo was also called up by Atlanta. Although this injury doesn't sound too serious, Smyly's history of injuries should make fantasy managers in deeper leagues very worried.

over 6 months ago

Atlanta Braves starting pitchers Kyle Wright, Bryse Wilson and Huascar Ynoa are the top candidates to fill the final rotation spot until Mike Soroka returns from Achilles surgery. If Soroka returns on schedule within the first few weeks of the regular season, Atlanta might need one of those pitchers to make just a start or two. Wright strengthened his bid by holding the Rays to two hits over four scoreless innings on Thursday. The 25-year-old right-hander finished last year strong and has worked seven scoreless innings in his last two spring outings. If Wright wins the final rotation spot, he'll likely be a swing man as a spot starter and long-relief arm out of the bullpen in 2021 as the Braves see fit.

over 6 months ago