On Monday, following the Braves' 3-0 win over the New York Mets that clinched a postseason berth, Braves manager Brian Snitker told reporters that Sale is unlikely to be available for the Wild Card series against the Padres.

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale was scratched from his scheduled start in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the New York Mets on account of back spasms. The Braves won that game by a 3-0 margin to clinch a playoff berth.

After the Braves secured their spot in the postseason by winning the second game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets on Monday, they got some deflating information. Ace starter Chris Sale is unlikely to pitch in Atlanta's wild card series against the San Diego Padres.