The Atlanta Braves are 6 1/2 games out of a wild card spot in the National League, entering play on Wednesday. However, they may not be ready to give up.

When the Atlanta Braves scratched Chris Sale from his projected start on Sunday, alarm bells rang. Was Sale injured like he wound up being last season when the Braves pushed him back? Ultimately, the answer was no. The Braves made this decision to gain a competitive advantage, and it couldn't have worked out any better for them.

The Braves have disappointed so far in 2025 but the team has no intention of becoming sellers at the trade deadline.