Chris Sale has been missing from action due to a fractured ribcage for just over two months now. Ever since then, the Atlanta Braves have been pretty deliberate about making sure that Sale takes his time coming back from the injury. As such, Sale has made three rehab starts over the past couple of weeks — his most recent start taking place on Saturday night when he went nearly five innings with just four hits and one run allowed in what is looking like his final rehab start of his IL stint.
That’s because it appears that it’s time for him to finally make his return to the big league squad. Brian Snitker spoke with the media following today’s win over the New York Meats and confirmed that not only will Sale be returning from the IL soon, he’ll be back by the weekend in order to take on the