Reynaldo López, a key Braves pitcher, is set to start against the Phillies despite signs of fatigue, emphasizing the team's need to manage the pitching staff's longevity. While López leads the majors with a remarkable 1.83 ERA, concerns loom over the workload of aging pitchers like Charlie Morton and Chris Sale. In a supportive gesture, Braves teammates campaign for Jesse Chavez, a 40-year-old veteran, to be selected for the All-Star Game due to his exceptional performance as a reliever. López's outstanding pitching record includes impressive stats like a .216 opponent batting average and strong performances in clutch situations, attributing his success partially to strategic rest periods between games.