The Atlanta Braves’ game at the New York Mets that was scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed because of heavy rain in the forecast. With thunderstorms expected throughout the late afternoon and evening, the Mets announced Tuesday’s postponement more than five hours before the scheduled first pitch. New York left-hander Sean Manaea (2-5, 4.52 ERA), originally slated to pitch Wednesday, will start the first game. The Braves hadn’t yet announced a starter for the opener, though rehabbing right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver is a candidate to make his first major league start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2025. The scheduled starters for Tuesday — Mets right-hander Christian Scott (3-2, 3.13 ERA) and Braves All-Star left-hander Chris Sale (11-6, 2.19 ERA) — will pitch in Wednesday’s nightcap.