Braves make brutal Chris Sale injury announcement amid team struggles

Things keep going from bad to worse for the Atlanta Braves.

The latest news involves Chris Sale, and it's not good.

The Braves placed Sale on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a fractured left ribcage.

Chris Sale has a fractured left rib cage and was placed on the 15-day injured list, an obvious big blow to the #Braves' chances of reeling in teams ahead in NL East and wild-card standings if it keeps him out any significant stretch.
They recalled LHP Austin Cox.

Sale has been one of the bright spots in a rough season.

The veteran lefty has a 2.52 ERA this season to go with a 5-4 record.

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At the time of the injury roster move, the Braves are 34-40. They're 11 games back of the Phillies in the NL East (and 10 back of the Mets for second place).

They're also more than five games back of a wild card spot at this point, too.

It's an uphill climb coming for Atlanta, and if Sale is out for a while, it'll get even steeper.

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