Chris Sale made his final preparations to join Atlanta’s rotation for the first time in more than two months. Sale allowed one run and recorded five strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings for Triple-A Gwinnett in Memphis on Saturday night,

Chris Sale’s return to the Atlanta Braves is slowly approaching, but it will have to wait a little longer. Manager Brian Snitker confirmed Monday afternoon that another rehab assignment will be needed before he can come back. Sale will pitch on Saturday for Double-A Columbus.