Podcast: The Braves should leave A.J. Minter in Atlanta this weekend

The Atlanta Braves need to give relief pitcher AJ Minter a break. After his start to the 2023 MLB season, the Atlanta Braves need to find a way to pace him for the remainder of the season.

The New York Mets will take on the Atlanta Braves in an important series this weekend for proper footing in the NL East.

On today's Braves Today Podcast, Ben Taylor chats with site Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Crosby about the Miami Marlins series and the Atlanta Braves.

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Pitching Matchup

Starting for the Braves tonight is Max Fried. Atlanta's lefty ace has been nails ever since he returned from a strained hamstring suffered on Opening Day - on the season, he's 1-0 with a 0.60 ERA in his three starts. Against the Mets, he's had plenty of success: A 7-5 record with a 2.78 ERA in twenty-one career appearances, dating back to 2017.

Facing off against Atlanta is David Peterson. The lefty is 1-3 with a 7.36 ERA in five appearances on the season, and is only marginally better against Atlanta in his career: 4.50 ERA and 3-3 record in eight appearances. Austin Riley, specifically, has worn out Peterson, as the third baseman is 8-16 with only three strikeouts against the Mets veteran.

How to Watch

Atlanta kicks off the first game of the Mets four-game series tonight in New York at 7:10 PM ET. The game broadcast, with Voice of the Braves Brandon Gaudin, is available inside Braves Country on Bally Sports South, and is available on MLB.TV outside of the broadcast area. The radio call, with Ben Ingram, is available locally on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan or outside the Atlanta market on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network or MLB.com.