![]() Some criticized the Braves for not signing Dansby Swanson this offseason. The addition of a player like Chad Pinder, who will start in the minor leagues but can play shortstop along with second base, third base and the corner outfield spots, could also find his way to the majors should he prove to be a reliable hitter at the lower levels.Īrcia owns the starting shortstop spot for now, and he could be the long-term solution as well should Grissom not get his act together. He’s no Dansby Swanson, but he doesn’t have to be, which is was Alex Anthopoulos knew all along. Arcia is a reliable veteran who the Braves recently signed to a contract extension. Grissom needs a fresh start, and had Arcia never been placed on the IL in the first place, there’s a chance he never would’ve been called up. Neither Arcia nor Shewmake have the bat Grissom does, but his defensive blunders were starting to have an impact on his ability at the dish, too. Shewmake, who was called up from Triple-A as part of the roster move which sent Grissom down, is far more refined defensively. With Vaughn Grissom being sent down to the minor leagues for another stint in Gwinnett to refine his defensive skillset, shortstop in Atlanta is set for now with Orlando Arcia (who just came off the injured list) and Braden Shewmake. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) Braves rumors: What’s the latest at shortstop? It’s not what the organization had in mind headed into spring training, but Grissom figures to be contributing at the major-league level before too long.ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 09: Orlando Arcia #11 of the Atlanta Braves stands in the dugout prior to the game against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on Apin Atlanta, Georgia. Perhaps another option could be Yankees shortstop Isaih Kiner-Falifa, who should come relatively cheap via trade.īut the most likely option for the Braves remains rolling with Arcia until Grissom is ready. Atlanta showed interest earlier in the offseason in Brewers shortstop Willy Adames, but Milwaukee has shown no willingness to trade the emerging star. It is possible that general manager Alex Anthopoulos explores the trade market for shortstop help. ![]() The luxury of having the veteran Arcia is that the Braves didn’t need to rush Grissom into a prominent role on the major-league roster and can allow him to develop in a low-pressure environment in Triple-A at the start of the season. 291/.353/.440 with five home runs in 141 plate appearances last season. ![]() The organization remains very high on Grissom despite the demotion. ![]() The most likely option, at least for now, is that they roll with Arcia until Grissom is ready. So what are the Braves going to do? Insider reveals Braves plan at shortstop after optioning Vaughn Grissom 244/.316/.416 with nine home runs and 30 RBI in 234 plate appearances, a far cry from what Dansby Swanson produced at the position. Orlando Arcia is penciled in as their primary option, but he’s coming off a season in which he hit only. He had trained with Braves’ third base coach Ron Washington, who praised him for his defensive work throughout the offseason.īut the Braves demoted Grissom to Triple-A - along with 2019 first-round pick Braden Shewmake - and with Opening Day less than two weeks away, the shortstop position is easily the team’s biggest question mark. That has not gone according to plan.Įntering spring training, Vaughn Grissom was seemingly penned into the Atlanta Braves‘ Opening Day shortstop role. Entering spring training, the Atlanta Braves hoped Vaughn Grissom would be their everyday shortstop. ![]()
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