Title:π₯ Max Fried Unleashes His Comeback: Braves’ Ace is Back After a 3-Month Hiatus, But Can He Bring the Heat? π
TL;DR:
Braves’ star pitcher Max Fried is back in the rotation after being out for nearly three months due to a strained left forearm. A key figure in Atlantaβs roster, Fried’s comeback could not only bolster the Braves’ chances at another World Series title but bring some extra zing to the game. Question is, can he shake off the rust and deliver those sizzlin’ pitches again? π€
Hey baseball fans! Guess what? Max Fried is coming back to the Braves’ rotation, and he’s not messing around! Strained left forearm? Pfft, more like a mere pitstop! βΎοΈπ
Ready to dish out those fastballs and mind-bending curves, Fried is all set to rejoin his team as they battle the Cubs in Chicago this weekend. What’s that? The Braves are already a leading World Series contender? Well, they’re about to get even hotter with their ace back in the action. Is this what they call a winning streak? π
But wait, hold up! π¨ It’s been three whole months since Fried’s last appearance in the big leagues. He’s been chilling in rehab, hanging out with the automatic ball-strike system at Gwinnett, and now he feels like it’s opening day all over again. Exciting? Yes. Risky? Maybe? Can he really find his groove right away? π§
To spice things up, Fried’s comeback game is against none other than his former teammate Dansby Swanson. Ah, memories! “It’ll be fun,” says Fried. Fun for him, but what about the fans? Will this reunion bring fireworks or fizzle? π
And let’s talk about that rehab stint. We know Fried’s been working hard, but 12 hits and five runs over nine innings? Okay, there were three scoreless innings, but was that really enough to sharpen his edge? Can we expect the Fried we know and love, or will we see a hesitant comeback? π€¨
No doubt, the Braves (69-37) are thrilled to have him back. Manager Brian Snitker is like, “I can’t wait to get him out there.” But hey, what about the rest of the rotation? Spencer Strider (12-3), Bryce Elder (8-2), and don’t forget the old wise man Charlie Morton (10-9) – they’ve been holding down the fort. Now, with Fried back, can we call this a dream team? π
But don’t go buying World Series tickets just yet. Fried admits to expecting “some butterflies and jitters” when he takes the mound at Wrigley. Nervousness is natural, but in the high-stakes world of baseball, can it cost the Braves a game? π¬
Atlanta didn’t go all wild at the trade deadline. Instead, they’re treating Fried like their big addition. His teammate Austin Riley says, “Max is Max,” but can he still be the Max we remember? With Fried, the Braves are undoubtedly strong, but are they unstoppable? βοΈ
Question Time! π£οΈ
Friedβs comeback is a story of resilience and hope. But will it be a triumphant return, or a cautionary tale? Does Fried still have the magic, or has his injury left a lasting mark? And hey, Braves fans, is this the ticket to another World Series victory, or are we just getting ahead of ourselves? Let’s discuss, shall we? π€