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By Kristen Wong
Braves Rumors: Kyle Wright has a forgettable rehab start
Braves fans twiddling their thumbs awaiting Kyle Wright's return may have to wait some more. The star pitcher has missed most of the season due to a right shoulder strain, but things were looking up for Wright in recent weeks after a sharp first rehab start.
In his second rehab start in Gwinnett, however, Wright pitched a wholly forgettable game. In just under two innings, he gave up three hits and three runs with two walks and just one strikeout.
It's a far cry from Wright's first rehab game in which he threw three scoreless innings, but worry not, Braves fans. rehab lines don't mean much in the grand scheme of things.
Cannot stress this enough – the results/lines are not the top priority or concern for Kyle Wright's rehab starts. Getting healthy, building pitch count, and getting ready to return to Atlanta is the focus. This is, once again, essentially his spring training. https://t.co/4eoqloi5fP
— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) August 31, 2023
With the Braves cruising into the 2023 playoffs, the team is in no rush to get Wright back in the lineup. Rehab starts are less about results and more about making sure players are healthy and don't suffer any setbacks.
Anytime a star player returns from injury, there's almost bound to be a wrinkle here and there. As long as Atlanta closes out the season on a strong note, Wright can keep on improving his form and building up his pitch count and confidence in Triple-A.