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Atlanta Braves: What if no ace is added?

By Matthew Browning

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 18: Mike Foltynewicz #26 of the Atlanta Braves throws a first inning pitch against the Colorado Rockies at SunTrust Park on August 18, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 18: Mike Foltynewicz #26 of the Atlanta Braves throws a first inning pitch against the Colorado Rockies at SunTrust Park on August 18, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 26: Kyle Wrright #73 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after giving up a solo home run to Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets in the eighth inning on September 26,2018 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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Kyle Wright is arguably the most decorated prospect in the Braves system.

According to Baseball America, Wright is the third best prospect in the system, and will likely start the season at Triple-A, but a strong spring training might give him some consideration, after he spent last September in the big-league bullpen.

In 138 innings between Double and Triple-A last season, Wright went 8-9, with a 3.91 ERA and a 1.225 WHIP.

When he was drafted in the first round of the 2017 draft, it seemed likely he would make a quick ascent to the majors and that still seems accurate (ignoring the fact that he’s already had a cup of coffee in September).

His stuff most certainly needs more polishing, but he will likely get the call to Atlanta at some point next season.

Percent chance of making the rotation: 10%

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