7DKyle Wright SP KC Fri 5/24/19 2:15 PM
7DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright was recalled by the Braves on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Wright has struggled to a 7.07 ERA in three starts for the Braves this season and has an even worse 7.57 ERA in six starts for Triple-A Gwinnett. He appears to be up as long-relief depth this time around, as outfielder Matt Joyce was placed on the bereavement list in a corresponding move, and the Braves have no current holes in their rotation.
7DKyle Wright SP KC Mon 5/13/19 1:40 PM
7DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Wright spent five days on the big-league roster but did not get into a game. He could continue to bounce between Atlanta and Gwinnett for much of the season until a regular role opens up at the big-league level.
7DKyle Wright SP KC Wed 5/8/19 4:23 PM
7DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Wright will join the Braves ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers to provide length out of the bullpen after long reliever Josh Tomlin was used for four innings Tuesday. In three starts for the big club earlier in the season, Wright compelled a 7.07 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB in 14 innings. Grant Dayton was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.
7DKyle Wright SP KC Wed 5/8/19 3:52 PM
7DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright will be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright was originally scheduled to start for the Stripers on Wednesday, but he'll instead join the big-league bullpen to offer length after long reliever Josh Tomlin was called upon for four innings Tuesday. The 23-year-old Wright made three starts for the Braves earlier in the season, struggling to a 7.07 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB across 14 innings in those appearances.
7DKyle Wright SP KC Sat 4/13/19 1:43 PM
7DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Wright earned an Opening Day rotation spot but didn't do much with it. In three starts, he recorded a 7.07 ERA with an 11:10 K:BB. He still has plenty of potential, but the Braves have a deep stable of pitching prospects to call on, so they have little reason to stick with one who is currently struggling. One of those prospects, Touki Toussaint, was called up to take his roster spot but may be headed to the bullpen.
7DKyle Wright SP KC Sat 4/13/19 12:02 AM
7DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright (0-2) took the loss Friday, coughing up six runs on eight hits and four walks over 3.2 innings while striking out three as Atlanta fell 6-2 to the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Half the hits off the rookie went for extra bases, including a Brandon Nimmo homer in the second inning, and Wright only managed five swinging strikes among his 76 pitches (45 total strikes). With Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) currently targeting a return to the rotation in a week or so, Wright might only get one more start -- at home Wednesday against the Diamondbacks -- before a demotion to the bullpen or Triple-A Gwinnett.
7DKyle Wright SP KC Sat 4/6/19 11:51 PM
7DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright didn't factor into the decision Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings while striking out four in a 4-2 loss to the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Both runs scored on solo shots by Jorge Alfaro and Pete O'Brien, but otherwise Wright breezed to a quality start, throwing 46 of 77 pitches for strikes. The rookie right-hander will try again for his first big-league win Thursday, at home against the Mets.
7DKyle Wright SP KC Mon 4/1/19 12:31 PM
7DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright (0-1) allowed three runs on two hits and five walks while striking out four in a loss to the Phillies on Sunday night.
EDGE Analysis
Nerves may have been an issue early on, as Wright handed out three consecutive free passes in the first inning of his very first big-league start. He eventually settled down and was decent the rest of the way outside of a homer and a HBP; two of the three runs charged to Wright crossed the plate after he exited the game. He will look for better results this weekend against the Marlins at home.
7DKyle Wright SP KC Sun 3/24/19 2:27 PM
7DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright will start next Sunday's series finale against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Wright entering spring training trying to earn a spot in the Braves' starting rotation, and he's now set to take the mound during the opening series of the season. The 23-year-old posted a 2.51 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB over 28.2 innings at Triple-A last season before joining the Braves in September.
7DKyle Wright SP KC Fri 3/22/19 12:59 PM
7DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright didn't make it out of the first inning in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays, allowing six runs on four hits -- including two home runs -- and two walks while striking out two in 0.2 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Brandon Lowe and Nate Lowe both took the right-hander deep, the first two homers he's served up this spring. Wright had been outstanding in camp until this outing, as reflected in his 18:4 K:BB through 12.2 innings, but the timing won't help his chances of winning a spot in the Braves' rotation to begin the season.