Fried might be tabbed to start Wednesday's game following the injury to Mike Foltynewicz (finger) during Thursday's contest, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was looking like Fried might've lost his spot in the rotation, but with Foltynewicz's injury, the 23-year-old will likely take his place during Wednesday's game. There's a chance that manager Brian Snitker taps Lucas Sims instead of Fried, but that choice will likely be made toward the tail end of this weekend. During six appearances (two starts) with the big-league team this season, Fried has posted a 4.70 ERA and 1.76 WHIP over 15.1 innings.

Fried isn't listed among the Braves' probable starters for their three-game weekend series with the Mets, suggesting he may have been dropped from the rotation, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sept. 1, Fried was immediately inserted into the rotation as part of a six-man setup, making two starts with the big club. Though he performed respectably in the two outings, the Braves may be aiming to limit Fried's workload as the season winds down since he's already accumulated 108 innings across three levels, which represents his largest workload in any campaign since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August of 2014. It's unclear if the Braves will replace Fried in the rotation next week or simply go with five starters from here on out.

Fried allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and one walk over 3.2 innings while striking out three Saturday, but he didn't factor into the decision of the Braves' 6-5 win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

After winning his first major-league start Sunday, the southpaw didn't acquit himself well in this go-round. Fried's setback was understandable: The 23-year-old only has made four starts above Double-A, and Atlanta is throwing him into the fire a bit. He will remain in the rebuilding Braves' six-man rotation for now, but his fantasy contributions will be limited to deeper -- chiefly NL-only -- fantasy games.

Fried will remain a member of a six-man rotation going forward, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. He will start Saturday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

The Braves are moving Lucas Sims to the bullpen with Luiz Gohara getting promoted, and will stick with a six-man rotation. Fried struggled this season after making the jump from Low-A to Double-A, but as a member of the 40-man roster, he was pushed a bit more aggressively than he would have been under ideal circumstances. With that in mind, it would not be surprising to see the Braves give him a longer leash in the rotation than the typical 23-year-old with his lack of success in the upper levels. If he impresses down the stretch, he could enter 2018 as a favorite to break camp in the rotation.

Fried (1-0) emerged victorious in his first major-league start after holding the Cubs to one run on four hits with three walks and four strikeouts over five innings Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Fried's lone run allowed came on a second-inning homer by Ian Happ. The 23-year-old lefty had four appearances out of the bullpen under his belt, but this was his finest performance yet. He may not get another look in the rotation despite this productive outing.

Fried was promoted by the Braves prior to Friday's contest against Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Fried had spent most of August with the big-league team, and will head back to the bullpen after getting a couple more appearances with Triple-A Gwinnett over the past week. During 6.2 big-league innings this season, the left-hander has allowed four earned runs and is sporting a 1.95 WHIP. With such a small sample size, the Braves will likely place Fried in low-leverage situations, but he could see some quality action in order for the club to determine what they have in the 23-year-old.

Fried was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

As planned, the Braves are sending Fried back to Gwinnett and bringing AJ Minter up to the Show. Fried has appeared in just four games for the Braves this season, during which he's allowed four runs over 6.2 innings.

Fried will be sent down to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like the Braves want Fried to make a few more starts on the farm before the minor-league season concludes to build his innings count up. Fried threw 103 innings last season in his first year back from Tommy John surgery, and he's at 93.1 frames between the minors and majors this season. While his prospect stock has taken a bit of a hit this year, Fried has pedigree as a first-round pick and he's still just 23. Fried figures to get a look in the rotation in spring training.

Fried was recalled from Double-A Mississippi on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old lefty entered the season as a high-risk/high-reward starting pitching prospect, but he really struggled after making the jump to Double-A (5.92 ERA, 1.51 WHIP). However, he has recently been making shorter starts, throwing between 45 and 65 pitches in his last three outings and allowing zero runs while striking out nine in 10 innings over that stretch. It seems like he will used as a multi-inning reliever initially for the Braves, and his success in that role will likely dictate how the Braves use him in 2018 and beyond.

Fried, 23, has a 5.49 ERA and 59:27 K:BB through 57.1 innings for Double-A Mississippi.

EDGE Analysis

The strikeouts are nice, but Fried has allowed entirely too many base runners. He has also been bitten by the home run ball, serving up seven dingers in 11 starts. His inability to keep the ball down as much at the higher levels is coming back to haunt him. Fried still has plenty of upside, but he's been too inconsistent to remain an elite pitching prospect.