NORTH PORT, Fla. — Dylan Dodd didn’t imagine this either. Just a few years ago, he had an ERA over 5.00 at Southeast Missouri State. And despite jumping three minor-league levels last season, Dodd still was an unheralded prospect.
It turns out, his career 156 minor-league innings pale in comparison with the eight he’s thrown this spring. The innings that don’t count have counted for everything to Dodd.
He’s a finalist for the Braves’ final vacant rotation spot. He’s two weeks away from potentially being part of one of MLB’s best rosters. Neither he nor the Braves expected this to be a discussion one month ago.
