Atlanta Starter Joey Wentz Tears ACL, Out for Season; Do Braves Respond? | Atlanta Braves Podcast

Host Lindsay Crosby reports that Braves pitcher Joey Wentz suffered a torn ACL after a collision covering first base in a spring game and will miss the entire season, marking another major blow in a run of Atlanta starting-pitcher injuries dating back to last year. Crosby notes Wentz was projected for meaningful innings and had made offseason adjustments, making the loss significant for both performance and clubhouse impact. He discusses why signing Lucas Giolito isn’t a simple fix, citing underlying metrics that suggest regression and the reality that Giolito wouldn’t be ready for Opening Day, while other free-agent options are limited. Crosby then breaks down internal replacements, highlighting José Suarez, non-roster invitee Martín Pérez, and prospect JR Ritchie, emphasizing roster/option considerations and the need to balance short-term coverage with long-term development.

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