This week’s SB Nation Reacts question asked which Atlanta Braves’ pitcher was most deserving of an All-Star nod. Veteran left-hander Chris Sale won going away capturing 56% of the vote. Fellow new addition, Reynaldo López finished second with 38% while Max Fried came in a distant third.
There is a good chance that Sale and Lopez are both selected if they continue to pitch well. I think Fried has the opportunity to pitch himself into the mix as well and I’m a little shocked that he received such a tiny share of the vote. Throw out the two bad starts to begin the season and he has been as good as anyone. With that said, I think Sale is obviously the correct answer and he has exceeded all of the expectations the Braves had for him coming into the 2024 season.
