That cutter at 92-93, downer slider and downer split are good enough pieces to be an impact SP if they are executed. Mix in the spotted 4 seamer and...
He was carving up Contreras with fastball up, followed by 2 sliders down and away. Then grooves a 4 seamer that doesn’t have enough rise to beat guys...
According to roster resource the Braves are at about $273M, and the next threshold is $277M. https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/payroll/braves...
MLB pitchers sometimes have good starts even if they don't have top shelf stuff. We saw Elder have an amazing half season based on nothing but smoke,...