Atlanta Braves Take Series Behind Mike Foltynewicz
By Fred Owens
That’s A Wrap
The first half started .. what’s worse that awful? Whatever this is the Braves were. Since the managerial change however they’ve been a lot easier to watch and provided something for fans to cheer about while beating the Mets, Marlins, Cubs and White Sox and generally playing well even when they lost.
For those wondering why Arodys Vizcaino hasn’t been seen lately he apparently has a rash on his elbow that’s causing an issue.
Snit said Viz was dealing with a skin rash around his right elbow and they didn't want to risk an infection. He'll be available Friday.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) July 10, 2016
Snit says Vizcaino is dealing with a "spot on his elbow, topical"
— Kevin McAlpin (@KevinMcAlpin) July 10, 2016
Threw a pen today, nothing internal, will be available Friday. #Braves
I think this also gave Snitker a chance to rest him without actually taking him out of the closer role
Next: Checking in on the trade market
The players need this break and management needs time to prepare as best it can for the second half. We can be certain of only two things, the games will be played and the roster will change. Anything beyond that is a pure guess; it may be a SWAG but a guess nonetheless.
Whatever happens we’ll keep you informed here at the Take. meanwhile I commend for your viewing enjoyment the Futures Game tonight on MLB Network and the AAA All Star Game on Wednesday night also on that network.