It’s been more than two years since Adam Maier threw a pitch in a competitive game, but finally fans of Atlanta Braves baseball got the chance to see him make his long-awaited professional debut.

On the surface, Adam Maier’s past week in the AFL was forgettable. Maier made one appearance over the past seven days, getting a start for Peoria, tossing 2.2 innings while allowing six runs on ...