The right-hander and former 21-game winner shut down the Phillies in Game 2 of last year’s series
Kyle Wright was placed on the 60-day injured list rather than the active roster for a division series showdown with the. Although he wasn’t expected to start a game in the series, the Braves hoped he’d be an option for multiple-inning relief work. Instead, he will miss the postseason with a strained right shoulder.
A 21-game winner last season, Wright held the Phillies to two hits in six innings of the Braves’ Game 2 victory. He was limited to 31 innings because of shoulder issues and posted a 6.97 ERA this season. The Braves are already missing right-hander Charlie Morton because of a finger injury and holding their breath that Game 2 starter Max Fried is able to overcome a blister on his left index finger that has sidelined him since Sept. 21.
Right-hander Bryce Elder is expected to start Game 3, sandwiched between ace Spencer Strider and Fried .
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