The Atlanta Braves made two moves to replace injured second baseman Ozzie Albies, recalling infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett and signing veteran Whit Merrifield. The Braves said after Sunday’s 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals that Albies is expected to miss about eight weeks with a fractured left wrist.
CORRECTS TO NINTH INNING NOT EIGHTH INNING - Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies holds his wrist after an injury in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals , Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta. CORRECTS TO NINTH INNING NOT EIGHTH INNING - Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, top, attempts to tag out St. Louis Cardinals Michael Siani, bottom, in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
The Braves optioned outfielder Eli White to Triple-A Gwinnett following Sunday’s game. To make room on the 40-man roster for Merrifield, outfielder Forrest Wall was designated for assignment.on July 12. Merrifield served as a utility player with the Phillies, but his experience at second base is especially important as the Braves look to replace Albies for at least most of the remainder of the regular season.
Merrifield, 35, hit .199 in 53 games for the Phillies, making 20 starts in left field, 12 at second base and eight at third base. Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia made 43 starts at second base for Atlanta in 2021. The Braves value Arcia’s defense at shortstop, so Alvarez may move from shortstop, his primary position in the minors, to second base. Merrifield could be viewed as insurance if Alvarez struggles with the transition.Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen to miss series in Colorado due to health issuesAlbies was injured trying to catch a throw when Michael Siani stole second in the ninth inning on Sunday.
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