In a corresponding move, the Braves have moved left-hander Chris Sale to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. He's eligible to return in the latter half of August. The update on Sale is an unfortunate one for the Braves, but an unsurprising update nonetheless. Fractured ribs take a long time to heal.

The Atlanta Braves received brutal injury news regarding their young budding All-Star during what has been a turbulent season

The Atlanta Braves made a minor trade to boost their bullpen depth a bit, but the bigger news is that Chris Sale is going to out a lot longer than many thought.