Sale will be on regular rest in this outing, which is something that didn't happen too often in 2024. He had the standard 4 days of rest between starts just twice through July last season. As the Braves entered a tight postseason race, they ramped up Sale's usage. 6 of his final 9 starts were on regular rest. His performance didn't waver, but he missed half of September and the postseason with a back injury. The Dodgers were the toughest matchup in the league for LHP last season. They ranked 1st or 2nd in OPS, wOBA, wRC+, SLG, and ISO, and they also saw the 5th-most pitches per plate appearance. Atlanta has leaned on long relievers Jesse Chavez and Jose Suarez over the past two days. The rest of the bullpen should be well-rested.