Photos: Day 9 of Braves spring training - Chris Sale throws live BP

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Photos: Day 9 of Braves spring training - Chris Sale throws live BP

Chris Sale through live batting practice at Braves spring training on Thursday.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale throws a pitch during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is on the call during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves players are on the field during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (right) talks with hitting coach Kevin Seitzer during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale walks out to the field during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Atlanta Braves coaching staff watches as starting pitcher Chris Sale throws during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale throws a pitch during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker and coaching staff watch during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Reynaldo Lopez warms up with catcher Sean Murphy during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Aaron Bummer throws a pitch during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Aaron Bummer throws a pitch during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez throws a pitch during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies take batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia reacts as he takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy catches pitcher Reynaldo Lopez’s ball during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez and atcher Sean Murphy talk as they walk on the field during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Jarred Kelenic practices his swing before taking batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies and shortstop Orlando Arcia hug during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley watches spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first base coach Tom Goodwin watches batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson watches batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (right) runs a drill during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson monitors his swing during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves players on the field during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (from left), designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and second baseman Ozzie Albies prepare to take batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves players prepare to take batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (from left), shortstop Orlando Arcia, second baseman Ozzie Albies and designated hitter Marcell Ozuna take a break in dugout during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Atlanta Braves coaching staff watch as starting pitcher Chris Sale throws during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale warms up during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies signs autographs during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Coach Carlos Mendez prepares to throw for batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale throws a pitch during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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