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Braves pitcher Chris Sale to begin rehab assignment with Columbus Clingstones on Aug. 23, team says

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Atlanta Braves and their Double-A affiliate, the Columbus Clingstones, announced that left-handed pitcher Chris Sale will begin his rehab start with the Clingstones on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Chris Sale, the 2024 National League Cy Young award winner, is currently on the Braves’ injury list as he recovers from a fractured left ribcage. This rehab start with the Clingstones will be his third rehab appearance, following two appearances with the Braves Triple-A team, the Gwinnett Stripers.

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Sale made his Atlanta debut in 2024 and went on to become the eighth Cy Young Award winner in franchise history. Sale has played 15 Major League seasons including the Chicago White Sox (2010–16), Boston Red Sox (2017–19, 2021–23), and Atlanta Braves (2024–25). Sale is a nine-time MLB All-Star and was also a member of Boston’s 2018 World Series championship team.

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As of August 19, tickets for Saturday’s game are still available. Tickets can be purchased at Clingstones.com. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a collectible bobblehead of the Clingstones’ mascot, Fuzzy. The team will also wear specialty jerseys for Gold Glove Charities Night, with proceeds from a silent jersey auction benefiting the nonprofit’s mission. 

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