Fried (finger) tossed 4.2 scoreless, no-hit innings for Triple-A Gwinnett in his rehab start Wednesday for the affiliate. He struck out six and walked three in the 76-pitch outing.

EDGE Analysis

Fried showed no ill effects of the blister on his left middle finger that resulted in his placement on the 10-day disabled list July 6. Given the hefty pitch count he saw Wednesday, Fried looks like he would be ready to handle a starter's workload for the Braves if they opt to bring him back from the DL when a fifth member of the rotation is first needed July 24 in Miami. If Fried is bypassed for the starting assignment, Luiz Gohara would likely be recalled from Triple-A to enter the rotation that day.

Fried (finger) will start a rehab assignment for Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Fried developed a blister on his left middle finger during a start against the Brewers on July 5 and was placed on the disabled list a day later. If all goes according to plan, this start with Gwinnett will be his lone rehab outing before returning to the Braves, though it's up in the air as to whether he will rejoin the rotation upon activation.

Fried (finger) could be reinstated from the 10-day disabled list and enter the rotation as the Braves' fifth starter July 24 against the Marlins, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fried was placed on the DL on July 6, one day after exiting his start against the Brewers with a blister on his left middle finger. It's expected that the blister will have calloused over by the time the second half begins, but Fried would likely have to face hitters in live batting practice without any complications before the Braves are comfortable reinstating him. At the moment, Fried looks like the Braves' "Plan B" option for the July 24 start, as Luiz Gohara is in the process of getting stretched out at Triple-A Gwinnett in anticipation of an appointment to the big-league rotation.

Fried was put on the 10-day DL on Friday due to a left middle finger blister.

EDGE Analysis

Fried will be on the shelf until after the All-Star break. He began developing a blister during Thursday's outing in Milwaukee, during which he lasted just three innings while allowing four runs in a loss. In a corresponding move, the Braves recalled Evan Phillips from the minors.

Fried began developing a blister during Thursday's start against the Brewers, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fried allowed four runs over three innings at Milwaukee and the blister apparently began to form on his left middle finger during his final inning, so manager Brian Snitker pulled him to avoid worsening the issue. The 24-year-old also dealt with blisters each of the past two seasons in the minor leagues and it's currently unclear if he will be available for his next scheduled start against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Fried was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett and will start Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old lefty had a 4.29 ERA, 3.22 FIP, 1.37 WHIP and 51:19 K:BB in 50.1 innings (nine starts) at Triple-A. He has a 3.09 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB in 23.1 innings across five career starts in the majors. Fried is taking the rotation spot of Brandon McCarthy (knee tendinitis), who landed on the disabled list earlier this week. If Fried holds his own, it's possible he could stick in the rotation for more than just one start.

Fried could join the Braves to start Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brandon McCarthy (knee) landed on the disabled list Thursday, opening up a spot in Atlanta's rotation Saturday. Fried last pitch for the Stripers on Sunday, which would allow him to join the Braves with no issue. The 24-year-old has one start for the Braves this season, in which he allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits across five innings, striking out six and issuing four walks.

Fried was sent down to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fried was returned to the minors after serving as the 26th man for Monday's doubleheader against the Mets. He's been a serviceable arm at the big-league level through five appearances this season, sporting a 4.09 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 11 innings.

Fried allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and four walks while striking out six through five innings as he didn't factor into the decision Monday in the first game of the doubleheader against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Fried found himself in a pickle early in the first inning after hitting the first batter of the game, followed by a defensive error. He would walk in a run before escaping the jam. The 24-year-old did manage to settle down, as he tossed five innings before exiting. Fried was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to make Monday's spot start, and it's unclear whether he'll stay in the big leagues. With Mike Soroka (shoulder) on the disabled list, Atlanta will likely require a fifth start for Sunday's game against Washington, so Fried would certainly be an option.

The Braves recalled Fried from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. He'll serve as the 26th man for the Braves' doubleheader with the Mets and start the first game of the twin bill.

EDGE Analysis

Fried has previously made four appearances for the big club this season, but each of those came in relief. He'll pick up his fifth career start in the majors Monday and will likely be optioned back to Gwinnett after the outing. While Fried's assignment is technically a spot start, he could be recalled to pick up another turn through the rotation over the weekend if he fares well Monday. The Braves will be in need of a fifth starter Sunday against the Nationals with Mike Soroka (shoulder) not expected to return from the 10-day disabled list until at least next week.