PT TOMORROW: NL East—Finding September sleepers

Atlanta Braves

Adam Duvall (OF, ATL) has been a total flop as a member of the Braves. The slugger is slashing .105/.171/.105 since joining the club at the Trade Deadline, and he is likely to log little September playing time on a club that is scratching for every win and now has the benefit of an expanded roster. Michael Reed (OF, ATL) would have been a terrific option for an expanded role, but he was surprisingly placed on the 60-day DL on Sunday. Utlityman Charlie Culberson (3B, ATL) has been playing fairly well of late and should get some additional outfield opportunities.

Sean Newcomb (LHP, ATL) continues to stick out as the Braves’ rotation member who is the most vulnerable of role change. While his four rotation mates all produced...

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