The Braves will have Alex Wood or Brandon Beachy prepared to replace Paul Maholm in the rotation if Maholm is unable to make his next start against the Mets Thursday, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

Maholm exited Saturday's start against the White Sox with a sprained left wrist. He was charged with seven runs and seven hits in three innings, suffering his ninth loss. Manager Fredi Gonzalez told reporters he does not believe Maholm will require a stint on the disabled list. The left-hander has a 4.41 ERA through 20 starts.