PT TODAY: Braves clear way for Fried's return
Aug 3 2023
NATIONAL LEAGUE | Jump to AL
NEWS: Atlanta sent reliever Ben Heller to Triple-A in anticipation of activating Max Fried to start on Friday against the Cubs.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Fried hasn’t pitched since early May, so he’s likely to be on a pitch limit, which means he won’t go deep into the game. When Fried is healthy, he’s one of the best pitchers in baseball; however, fantasy managers may want to be cautious starting him until he shows he’s back in form. We had been anticipating this move for some time, so Fried gets a very small bump to his already significant playing time allocation from 11% to 11.5%. Heller had a 4.90 xERA and a 30 BPV over 14.1 innings. He may return to Atlanta before 2023 ends, but he’s not likely...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Rafael Devers heads for surgery, which solidifies Bryce Eldridge's position for the final two weeks. Plus Bradish and Jump to IL; Contreras and Edwards return.
Sep 14 2026 9:15am
Sep 14 2026 9:15am
Shea Langeliers is back to DH; Josh Jung and Nathan Eovaldi return for Texas; Anthony Volpe picking up 2B work; and more...
Sep 13 2026 8:07am
Sep 13 2026 8:07am
Pittsburgh activates Ryan O'Hearn but may have lost Esmerlyn Valdez. Dodgers call up De Paula, Braves lose Lane Thomas...
Sep 12 2026 7:50am
Sep 12 2026 7:50am
Dodgers decide to put Ohtani on IL; DBacks bring back Gallen; O's lose Alexander...
Sep 10 2026 8:18am
Sep 10 2026 8:18am
Corbin Burnes completes his rehab from Tommy John surgery; Bryce Elder will miss the remainder of the regular season; Masyn Winn back in the St. Louis lineup.
Sep 9 2026 7:30am
Sep 9 2026 7:30am
