<2> New Pitching Coach Jeremy Hefner Inherits Injury Issues
<3> Braves Rotation in Shambles as Hefner Takes the Reins
The Atlanta Braves have been dealt a significant blow with the injuries to their pitching staff, and the task of repairing this damage falls squarely on the shoulders of new pitching coach Jeremy Hefner. As the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing season, Hefner will need to work his magic to get the rotation back on track.
Hefner, a former major league pitcher himself, brings a wealth of experience to the table. He spent eight seasons in the big leagues, including a stint with the Braves in 2013. However, his task will be made even more difficult by the fact that the Braves have been plagued by injuries to their pitching staff in recent years.
<4> According to a < href='https://www.bloomberg.com' target='_blank'>Bloomberg report, the Braves have had two of their top pitchers, Mike Soroka and Huascar Ynoa, undergo Tommy John surgery in the past two years. This has left the team with a significant void in their rotation, and Hefner will need to find a way to fill it.
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