Chris Sale took a step toward rejoining Atlanta’s rotation when he began a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday night. Sale threw 40 pitches while limiting Louisville to one run over two innings while striking out two.

He had to battle through his first start, but the Atlanta Braves lefty stretched out further in his return to live action

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) pitched two innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. He gave up three hits, one run, with a pair of strikeouts, getting up to 40 pitches.

B, .214/.284/.315 Carlos Rodriguez LF: 1-4, .271/.341/.350 Nearly two months since hitting the injured list Chris Sale is back in action, making a rehab appearance for the Stripers on Tuesday evening.

Chris Sale could be on his way back for the Braves, but is it worthwhile? Sale could make a few starts in September but it may come at a cost.

For two innings Tuesday, one of the most dominant pitchers of the last decade took the mound at Coolray Field in Gwinnett.

Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale took a step toward returning to the Atlanta Braves by throwing 40 pitches in a rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday night.