Gerrit Cole has been an elite pitcher and he's rounding back into that form since missing a month because of a strained right triceps. He's been getting better and better since returning from the DL culminating in his last start when he held the Mariners to one run on three hits and no walks with six strikeouts in a complete game performance. Now he draws the Braves, who are last in runs and homers.

Cole is 2-0 with a 1.71 ERA in three lifetime starts versus Atlanta.

Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz also is displaying his vast potential after being sidelined. He's been at his best at Turner Field posting a 2.83 ERA there. Jim Johnson has solidified the Braves' closer role winning NL Player of the Week honors this past week saving four games.