Luiz Gohara

Braves' Luiz Gohara (ankle) not expected to join rotation until May

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara (ankle) likely won't join the rotation until May, writes David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

What It Means:

Gohara will be re-evaluated within the next two weeks for his left ankle sprain but it sounds like the 21-year-old southpaw is going to miss the first month of the season. Scott Kazmir and Max Fried figure to compete for Gohara's spot in Atlanta' rotation.

Gohara went 1-3 in five starts last season while recording a 4.91 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 29 1/3 innings.