Braves scratch Chris Sale, recall Bryce Elder to start vs. D-backs
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The Atlanta Braves scratched All-Star left-hander Chris Sale from his Monday night start against the Arizona Diamondbacks and recalled right-hander Bryce Elder from Triple-A Gwinnett to start the contest.
The Braves announced the promotion of Elder four-plus hours before first pitch. No reason was immediately available for the decision involving Sale.
Sale is now listed to st