Mike Folytnewicz has flashed star potential. This is a high ceiling pitcher who should pitch well in this spot. Folytnewicz defeated Stephen Strasburg and Adam Wainwright in his last two starts. He's certainly capable of defeating Kyle Gibson, a lower-tier pitcher.

The Twins are likely still to be missing their second-best power hitter, Miguel Sano. He's sidelined with a sore elbow that prevents him from throwing. The Braves are home so the Twins can't DH Sano.

Gibson is having a terrible August with a 7.98 ERA in three starts this month. He is 2-7 lifetime in interleague play with a 6.10 ERA.

There will be a rare buzz for this Braves home game because shortstop Dansby Swanson, Atlanta's crown rookie jewel, is scheduled to make his big league debut after the Braves traded worthless Erick Aybar.