McCarthy (3-0) held Philadelphia to one run on five hits and two walks with six strikeouts over 5.1 innings to pick up the win Wednesday night.

EDGE Analysis

McCarthy had a scare with a partial dislocation of his left shoulder over the past week, but it sure didn't look like it was impacting him Wednesday. He induced seven ground balls and fired 16 first-pitch strikes to 21 hitters as he stuck to his crisp and efficient game plan. McCarthy was limited to 88 pitches despite his effectiveness, but Atlanta likely wanted to play it safe with his shoulder given last week's issues.

McCarthy (shoulder) will start Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

McCarthy's scheduled start originally fell Tuesday, but with Sunday's game against the Cubs postponed, the entire rotation got shifted back a day. Despite partially dislocating his shoulder in his last start, the veteran is expected to be 100 percent heading into his matchup with Vince Velasquez on Wednesday.

McCarthy (shoulder) didn't experience any issues during his typical post-start workout and expects to take the mound Tuesday against Philadelphia, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCarthy doesn't appear to be concerned with the injury he suffered during Wednesday's start to his non-throwing shoulder, and has remained confident that he won't miss any time. Expect a confirmation of his status sometime this weekend.

McCarthy is not expected to miss his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Phillies, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander suffered a subluxation of his left (non-throwing) shoulder in Wednesday against the Mets, but it seems like the team isn't overly concerned about the issue. McCarthy's status should become clearer once he's able to prove his health in the coming days. If he's unable to take the ball, the Braves may have to call up a pitcher from the minor-leagues like Aaron Blair, Lucas Sims or Matt Wisler to fill the void.

McCarthy was diagnosed with a left shoulder subluxation, which is a partial dislocation, after leaving Wednesday's start against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Braves announced that McCarthy is day-to-day moving forward following his removal from Wednesday's game after the fifth inning. There should be another update on his status in the coming days prior to his scheduled start against Philadelphia next week.

McCarthy was removed from Wednesday's start against Washington prior to the sixth inning due to a shoulder injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zuckerman stated that it looked like McCarthy had his shoulder popped back into place by a trainer in the team's dugout following the fifth inning. Prior to his removal, McCarthy had allowed just one earned run off four hits and two walks while striking out three over 61 pitches. The right-hander remains in line for the win should the Braves hold on to their one-run lead. Expect an update on McCarthy's status following the conclusion of Wednesday's contest.

McCarthy (2-0) picked up the win over the Rockies on Friday, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk over six innings while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

A pair of solo homers by Carlos Gonzalez and Trevor Story in the fourth inning brought Colorado to within one, but McCarthy helped his own cause with a two-run double in the top of the fifth to get those runs back as Atlanta eventually cruised to an easy win. The veteran right-hander now has a 3.97 ERA and 9:4 K:BB through his first 11.1 innings, but he'll face another tough test Wednesday on the road against the Nats.

McCarthy (1-0) allowed two runs on six hits and three walks over 5.1 innings during the Braves' 15-2 win over the Phillies on Saturday. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

McCarthy nibbled, posting just 59 strikes on 97 pitches, but he persevered to nab the positive decision during the blowout. The right-hander may not be a safe bet to go deep into most games, but he seems locked into a spot for a developing Atlanta rotation. Plus, the sneaky-good Braves bullpen could help enough to justify increased confidence in using him for some deep mixed fantasy formats. McCarthy faces a tough test in his next scheduled start, however, with a visit to the Rockies' Coors Field on Friday.

McCarthy will start the third game of the season for the Braves on Saturday at home against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

The journeyman is set to add some veteran moxie to a young Braves rotation this year after making 16 starts for the Dodgers in 2017, posting a 3.98 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. McCarthy hasn't thrown more than 92.2 innings in a big-league season since 2014, but he'll buy the organization's top pitching prospects, such as Mike Soroka, a little more time to develop before being needed in the majors.

McCarthy tossed 60 of his 86 pitches for strikes in Wednesday's 3-2 Grapefruit League victory over the Tigers, surrendering two runs on five hits and no walks over six innings while striking out five.

EDGE Analysis

After dominating while making his previous two spring starts against minor-league hitters, McCarthy didn't see his effectiveness wane while facing higher-caliber competition. The 34-year-old's ability to avoid the disabled list over the course of the season remains a valid concern, but while he's healthy, McCarthy could make for appealing pitching-staff filler for deep-league fantasy squads. He was a solid back-end starter for the Dodgers when he was able to take the hill last season, delivering a 3.98 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 92.2 innings.