Braves Minor League Recap: Briggs Opens AFL Season

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Briggs McKenzie returned from injury to start in the Arizona Fall League opener. McKenzie made his first appearance since June 25, pitching 2.1 innings while allowing one run on two hits and two walks with three strikeouts in the Salt River Rafters' 9-4 victory over the Glendale Desert Dogs.

McKenzie threw 49 pitches, including 31 strikes, across his outing before the bullpen took over. Relief pitchers Logan Samuels, Owen Hackman, and Tyler LaPorte each made appearances alongside Tanner Bauman, who surrendered five runs in one-third of an inning.