Though Gausman (shoulder) gave up four hits and three earned runs over 1.1 innings in his return to action Friday, he felt positive overall, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. "My arm feels good," Gausman said. "It feels really quick right now. My body is working really well with it. Everything I'm doing [in the trainer's room] to get my shoulder right for the season and the important games is paying off. The ball is coming out good and it has life through the zone. That's kind of what you look for. The biggest thing right now is being healthy."

EDGE Analysis

All that said, Gausman is still a little behind right now. The Braves and Gausman feel he'll have enough time to be ready for his first turn through the rotation, but these next couple of spring training starts are important for him in the process of getting up to speed.

Gausman (shoulder) will start Friday against the Phillies, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gausman's start to spring was delayed by shoulder soreness, but the issue did not appear to be a major one. Assuming his start Friday goes well, he'll remain on track to be ready by the start of the season.

Gausman (shoulder) is on track to make his Grapefruit League debut later this week, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gausman is ready to make his spring debut after getting through a live batting practice session with no issues Monday. Barring any setbacks throughout the rest of camp, the right-hander should be fully operational for the start of the season.

Gausman (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If all goes well with the throwing session, Gausman should be cleared to make his first Grapefruit League start at some point before the end of the week. Gausman's bout with shoulder soreness has kept him behind schedule this spring compared to Atlanta's other healthy starters, but he should be ready to go for Opening Day if he experiences no further setbacks over the next few weeks.

Gausman (shoulder) expects to be able to take his first turn through the rotation in the regular season, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gausman is about a week behind the rest of the Braves' starters due to shoulder soreness, but both the team and the pitcher himself have seemed relatively unconcerned about the issue. That's good news for Atlanta, with Mike Foltynewicz (elbow), Mike Soroka (shoulder) and Luiz Gohara (shoulder) all banged up as well.

Gausman has had a slow start to camp due to shoulder issues, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The nature and severity of the issue are unclear, but the team believes Gausman should have time to be ready by Opening Day, per David O'Brien of The Athletic. The Braves have plenty of depth in the rotation, but that depth is currently being tested, with Mike Foltynewicz (elbow), Mike Soroka (shoulder) and Luiz Gohara (shoulder) all battling injuries of their own.

Gausman and the Braves agreed to a one-year, $9.35 million contract Friday, avoiding arbitration.

EDGE Analysis

Gausman recorded a 2.87 ERA in 10 starts for the Braves after a mid-season trade from Baltimore. He'll have a firm hold on a rotation spot heading into the season despite a wealth of interesting young arms in Atlanta and should be a strong mid-rotation presence.

Gausman will not start Game 3 of the NLDS on Sunday against the Dodgers as expected, with Sean Newcomb getting the call instead.

EDGE Analysis

The Braves decided to go with the lefty Newcomb despite his poor finish to the season. With Atlanta already facing elimination, the Braves could wind up giving Newcomb just one turn through the order before turning to a right-hander, which could be Gausman.

Manager Brian Snitker said Gausman is scheduled to start Game 3 against the Dodgers on Sunday, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

EDGE Analysis

As long as Gausman isn't used in relief during Game 2 on Friday, the right-hander will get the ball for Sunday's potentially decisive game. The 27-year-old has posted a 2.87 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 44:18 K:BB through 10 starts (59.2 innings) since joining the Braves. While he's never started a playoff game before, Gausman has allowed just one run across three postseason relief appearances (eight innings).

Gausman (10-11) took the loss in Sunday's game against the Phillies, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits across five innings. He struck out six and walked three.

EDGE Analysis

Gausman ran into trouble during the first inning as he gave up two runs on two hits and a walk, including a solo home run to Cesar Hernandez. The right-hander finishes the regular season with a 3.92 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 183.2 total innings, but had a much improved 2.87 ERA and 1.14 WHIP after being traded from the Orioles to the Braves.