Was not on my radar at all but Ronald Acuna is getting his first day off this season -- granted, not close to what he was last year but it's significant -- and still no Austin Riley for the Braves. Javier Assad has been incredibly good for the Cubs. Like too good so it can't continue, but we only need a one-run loss.

Javier Assad's transition from a reliever to a starter has largely been a success, however his counting stats do not tell the full story. For starters, Assad has struggled when facing the order for the third time as opposing hitters have a slash line of 391/444/696. As a result Assad is on a fairly short leash and has failed to go deeper than 5 IP in half of his starts this season. Assad will be facing a Braves lineup that is still one of the most potent lineups and possesses the fifth highest OPS in the league this season.