With Arcia on IL, Grissom getting his shot at SS

ATLANTA — Vaughn Grissom will get his probability to show how worthwhile he will be as Atlanta’s shortstop.

The Braves introduced Orlando Arcia, who suffered a microfracture of his left wrist, was positioned on the 10-day injured record. Grissom was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday earlier than Atlanta’s three-game collection in Kansas City.

Arcia was hit on the left wrist by Hunter Greene’s 98 mph fastball on Wednesday evening. X-rays have been destructive, however an MRI examination and CT scan carried out on the veteran shortstop’s wrist on Thursday revealed the fracture.

This was an unlucky improvement for the Braves and Arcia, who gained the shortstop job throughout Spring Training after which hit .333 with two homers and a .911 OPS over 50 plate appearances this yr. He was additionally enjoying effectively defensively, displaying he might deal with the on a regular basis shortstop position he held with the Brewers from 2017-20.

Grissom, Arcia and No. 6 prospect Braden Shewmake battled for the beginning shortstop job throughout Spring Training.

Grissom was dissatisfied to not win the job, however he reacted impressively by hitting .366 with a 1.044 OPS by means of 48 plate appearances for Gwinnett. He confirmed his offensive potential when he served as Atlanta’s second baseman throughout most of final season’s ultimate two months. He will now try and show he has the vary obligatory to supply defensive worth as an on a regular basis shortstop.