JR Ritchie Set for Second Career Start Wednesday Against Tigers

Top prospect JR Ritchie is scheduled to make his second career major league start for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Ritchie's inclusion in the rotation comes as veteran Reynaldo López transitions to a relief role. The Braves are evaluating their young pitching talent as they look to bolster a rotation that has already secured a league-best 20 wins. Ritchie will look to showcase his skills at the major league level in this upcoming outing as the team banks on his potential.