Braves ace Chris Sale was pulled from Monday’s game against the D-backs and sent back to Tuesday

Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Sale has been pulled from his scheduled game Monday night against the Atlanta Braves, who pushed it back one day to Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Atlanta called up right-hander Bryce Elder to start Monday’s game against Arizona. Elder was an All-Star last year but spent much of this season in Triple-A.

In his first season with the Braves, Sale, 35, was named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday, recovering from several injury-plagued seasons. The left-hander is 11-3 with a 2.71 ERA.

Sale, an eight-time All-Star, is now expected to start Tuesday against Arizona ace Zac Gallen. The Braves have not announced the reason for the change.

Atlanta also recalled veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario, who recently signed with the club after being released by the Washington Nationals. To make room on the roster for Elder and Rosario, the Braves sent left-hander Dylan Lee and all-around player Luke Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett.

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