Mike Minor to make debut vs SF on Friday.

[Heyward]

Atlanta Braves ‏@Braves 5m
LHP Mike Minor will make his first start of the season on Friday vs. San Francisco.

Logical move is to put Hale in the pen and send down Varvaro or Scholosser, whichever has options.

[MadduxFanII]

DOB says on Twitter that Hale is indeed in the bullpen "for now" and will "probably" stay there, though nothing has been officially announced yet.

[Heyward]

DOB says on Twitter that Hale is indeed in the bullpen "for now" and will "probably" stay there, though nothing has been officially announced yet.

I could see him make a spot-start for Wood/Julio to limit their innings just a bit.

[UNCBlue012]

I could see him make a spot-start for Wood/Julio to limit their innings just a bit.

Don't you love having options?!

[tvsportscaster]

Varvaro is out of options, so likely Schlosser will be the one sent down. This is a good move, having Hale around is great insurance and he's pitched well. The interesting move is next week when Gavin Floyd is ready to come back. My guess on that is Wood goes to the bullpen and Varvaro goes, don't know though for sure.

[bravesnumberone]

I don't think Floyd should just be handed a spot. But it will be interesting. Wouldn't be opposed to experimenting with a 6-man rotation.

[depley]

if they replace Wood with anyone they are nuts

[50PoundHead]

if they replace Wood with anyone they are nuts

Yeah! What's the knock on Wood?

[thethe]

if they replace Wood with anyone they are nuts

They aren't replacing Wood with anyone. They are going to monitor his innings which is the smart approach.

[Heyward]

They aren't replacing Wood with anyone. They are going to monitor his innings which is the smart approach.

This

[jpx7]

My guess on that is Wood goes to the bullpen.

I think that'd be a huge mistake.

[The Chosen One]

Wood going to the bullpen would be like a forest fire.

[50PoundHead]

I think putting Wood in the bullpen would be going against the grain.

[nsacpi]

I think putting Wood in the bullpen would be going against the grain.

But Carpenter could work with him down there.

[The Chosen One]

But Carpenter could work with him down there.

[50PoundHead]

Well, Wood got shellacked tonight. It was a real stain on his record. You certainly can't whitewash over his performance against the Marlins. I hope they can strip Wood of the memories that will probably be bugging him between starts.

[Hawk]

The real reason why Wood wants to stay in the rotation:

[rico43]

The real reason why Wood wants to stay in the rotation:

I didn't realize Wood was mahogany.

[Hawk]

I didn't realize Wood was mahogany.

[tomahawkchop10]

Wood> Floyd. Floyd should just be insurance right now imo. Plus Alex is a key part on 2 of my fantasy teams, so there's that to consider lol