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3 Atlanta Braves who shouldn’t make the NLDS roster

By Mark Powell

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 11: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds first after hitting a grand slam during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 11: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds first after hitting a grand slam during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 04: Kirby Yates #22 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning at Truist Park on September 4, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images) /

Braves who won’t make NLDS roster: Kirby Yates

Yates continues to distance himself from his second Tommy John surgery, but a return in time for the postseason was never really on the table. With the Braves extra time off, however, it does give the former Padres All-Star time to heal.

If Atlanta wanted that kind of experience in the ‘pen, he’s available. However, he’d have to get some innings in via some sort of simulated rehab start beforehand. Yates returned to the Braves bullpen in August, and threw three scoreless appearances in his most recent outings before once again hitting the injured list.

At this point, Yates is more of a luxury than a realistic option. Atlanta’s bullpen is good enough as currently constructed, and blowing it up by giving a veteran former closer an opportunity doesn’t feel like a good move at this juncture.

It would be a bold decision by Snitker to call upon the 35-year-old.

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