Braves ace Chris Sale scratched from scheduled start Monday vs D-backs and bumped back to Tuesday

By The Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Chris Sale throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Melissa Tamez]

PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Sale has been scratched from his scheduled start for the Atlanta Braves, who pushed him back a day to Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Atlanta called up right-hander Bryce Elder to start Monday night’s game at Arizona. Elder was an All-Star last year but has spent a big chunk of this season in Triple-A. In his first season with the Braves, the 35-year-old Sale was selected Sunday to the NL All-Star team, bouncing back from several injury-filled seasons. The eight-time All-Star is 11-3 with a 2.71 ERA. Sale is now scheduled to start Tuesday against Arizona ace Zac Gallen. The Braves did not announce a reason for the change. Atlanta also called up veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario,