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Gabriel Burns

Another spring, another rotation bid for the Braves’ Kyle Wright

NORTH PORT, Fla. — The springtime customs are underway. The weather takes a welcome turn. The flowers and optimism bloom. MLB teams report to Florida and Arizona. Kyle Wright begins competing for a rotation spot with the Braves.

Wright’s annual bid for a starter spot resumed Wednesday with his start against the Rays. Wright would rather be known for his work in summer and fall – and there have been moments – but his career mostly has made headlines only in the spring as he strives for a roster spot.

Wright’s career hasn’t followed the trajectory one would hope for a No. 5 overall pick. The former Vanderbilt ace is 26 years old now – just 20 months younger than Braves co-ace Max Fried – and is still scratching and clawing for starts.

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