Atlanta Braves News: Shortstop Turbulence, Wild Victory, More – Battery Power

Atlanta Braves news and notes for Saturday

• By Daniel Hutchinson-Kausch

• on May 7, 2023 6:00 am

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The shortstop spot continues to be an issue for the Braves with Orlando Arcia injured despite being one of the best teams in the league this season. Vaughn Grissom has been downright terrible defensively and pretty bad offensively since his draft. Braden Shewmake has a much better defensive profile but has no indication he will be anything other than an offensive signing as well. Orlando Arcia may be a week or two away from his return, but while he’s started the season well, his long-term profile doesn’t inspire a high level of confidence that he can be the guy you want to be on a championship-caliber team to start. Depending on his performance when he comes back, shortstop could be a trading target at deadline.

Good news

The Braves won a crazy game against the Orioles with a late shot off the bench.

AJ Smith-Shawver made his first Double A start on Friday while Shuster dominated at Gwinnett.

MLB News

The Cardinals are transitioning Wilson Contreras from catcher to DH/outfielder just months after giving him a major free-agent deal.

Eloy Jimenez will be out for a month or more after undergoing surgery.

James Paxton is likely to join the Red Sox in Atlanta this week.

Aaron Judge should return this week from injuries.

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