PT TODAY: Braves go with Arcia at SS

NATIONAL LEAGUE 

Braves

NEWS: Atlanta optioned both Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to Triple-A Gwinnett.

IMPACT: High

BHQ SPIN: When spring training commenced, most pundits believed Grissom would take over from Dansby Swanson at Atlanta’s starting shortstop. More recently, there was talk that Braden Shewmake, another Atlanta prospect, might get the gig instead. Now, both are headed to the minors. We’ve reduced playing time projections for both, but we wouldn’t be surprised if one or both returns sooner rather than later. In their absence, Orlando Arcia appears to be the choice to start at short.  Over his career, he has only returned double digit value once, back in 2017, so he would appear to only be an option in deep leagues. The...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

A busy day of roster churn in Seattle; the closer carousel continues to spin, this time in Baltimore and Chicago. The Guardians lose another key bat to the IL; and more...
Jun 17 2026 7:31am
The Mets call Kodai Senga back from his last rehab start; Corey Seager hits the concussion IL; brief leave for Mason Miller; and more...
Jun 16 2026 7:38am
Another day, another hamate injury; more churn in the SF bullpen; Colorado OF starting to get healthy (and crowded), and more...
Jun 15 2026 7:44am
The dreaded hamate bone strikes again, this time for Jose Ramirez. Plus, concern about Spencer Strider's elbow; Yanks activate Jasson Dominguez while Trent Grisham hits the IL; and more...
Jun 14 2026 7:53am
A busy day of roster movement included the IL returns of Jacob Wilson, Alejandro Kirk, and Jordan Lawler; Ryan Walker's recall from the minors; Nolan Gorman going in the other direction; and much more...
Jun 13 2026 7:53am

Tools