Pedro Martinez questions Braves' pitching depth heading into 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Pedro Martinez expressed concerns about the Atlanta Braves' reliance on Chris Sale as their ace ahead of the 2026 season. Sale, who was sidelined during the Braves' playoff run in 2024, demonstrated his importance with a top-three finish in Cy Young voting. While pitchers like Tyler Mahle and Martin Perez have shown promise, their inexperience in postseason play has raised doubts about the team's depth in the rotation. As they enter the upcoming playoff season, the Braves' rotation will be pivotal to their success, as inconsistency in the offense puts additional pressure on their starting pitchers.
- •Braves clinched the final playoff spot on the last day of the 2024 season.
- •Chris Sale was unavailable during the playoff series, impacting the team's performance.
- •Tyler Mahle has a 1.25 ERA since joining the Braves.
- •Martin Perez has a 3.08 ERA through 131 2/3 innings this season.
- •Concerns exist about the inexperience of the rotation in playoff situations.
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Braves news: Pedro Martinez says quiet part out loud about Atlanta's 2026 season
"Joy, pride and relief all pervaded the Atlanta Braves clubhouse after the team clinched the final playoff berth on the last day of the 2024 regular season, but a sense of dread quickly swept the fan base. Cy Young and Pitching Triple Crown winner Chris Sale missed the final leg of the playoff push and was unavailable for the best-of-three National […] The post Braves news: Pedro Martinez says quiet part out loud about Atlanta's 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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