The Braves have activated shortstop Dansby Swanson from the injured list and optioned outfielder Adam Duvall to Triple-A Gwinnett, the team announced.
Swanson’s back after missing just over a month with a right heel issue. The former No. 1 overall pick had been amid his best season when he went down July 23, as he owns a .265/.330/.468 line with 17 home runs, seven stolen bases and 1.8 fWAR in 431 plate appearances.
Swanson’s absence initially led the Braves to turn to Johan Camargo as a fill-in at short, but the latter’s struggles have continued over the past few weeks. Likewise, fellow backup Charlie Culberson has gone through a brutal month at the plate, so Atlanta went outside the organization for help at the position Aug. 16, signing well-regarded defender Adeiny Hechavarria after the division-rival Mets parted with him. Hechavarria has been highly effective during his short Braves tenure, which has helped the NL East leaders to eight straight wins, but he’ll slide into a reserve role now that Swanson’s returning.
The 30-year-old Duvall began his major league season in white-hot fashion when the Braves recalled him from Gwinnett a month ago. The two-time 30-home run hitter smashed five dingers in his first six games after his call-up, but his bubble has burst since. With just one HR over the past three-plus weeks, Duvall’s line has sunk to .241/.289/.494 across 90 PA, owing in part to ugly strikeout and walk percentages (32.2 K%, 4.4 BB%).
no! not the GOAT!
Situation seems bizarre. Seems like the injury was worse then led on the believe, played in only a few A ball games, and then was rushed back. Playing in CO tonight, then TOR for two…could have at least given him until friday to come back.
Kinda sucks to lose Duvall. Wasn’t exactly killing it but that thump in his bat his nice to have. Hope Swanson comes back with a vengeance and crushes it. Need this offense to keep rolling cause god knows what this bullpen will be
Eh, his first 26 PA were awesome, he’s put up a putrid .138/.219/.224 line with 22 strikeouts in 64 PA. Maybe he’d get hot again but Swanson’s bat in the lineup is far more “thumpy.”
Let the cat out of the hat.
I like Duvall but he the odd man out at his age and carrer the Braves trade him in the off season a complete season might do him so good.Duvall have good trade value and CARMEGO this guy played so well last year CARMEGO is good enough to play everyday the Braves in the off season need to give this man a opportunity to play everyday with the Braves or Trade him he also have great Trade valiebut if you plan on resigning DONALDSON he want be cheap if you pay DONALDSON then trade CARMEGO give him a chance to play everyday with some team he to good to young to be on the bench CARMEGO he a team player never complain even though the 3rd basemsn job should had been CARMEGO but DONALDSON power hitter behind Freeman so pay him the money a power hitter who does not mind takiing a walk plus hit home run.Next year the Braves need to get a 1st baseman ready to give Freeman so days off.
Huh?
Spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Is this caveman speak?
C-A-M-A-R-G-O…spell Camaro and put a “g” between the R and the O.
I don’t normally pile on like this because if I can understand you I don’t pick on grammar, spelling and punctuation, but YOU are just brutal to read.
#2 #2 #2.
Don’t want to see Albies hit 2 again. He is one of the most infuriating guys to watch hit on this team.
You’re one of the most infuriating to see comment on this site
Thanks for your 2 cents but that does not change the fact that he should not be hitting 2 over Swanson.
It would be much better if it would leave…
Go braves!
The Braves are averaging less than seven hits per nine innings over their last 10 games. They’re still winning, but may not keep doing it if somebody doesn’t get “thumpier!”
A lot of this has to due with Acuna and Albies not hitting. Acuna is pitchable and his 200Ks by the end of the season will prove it. Very good player, not elite nor a superstar yet.
It feels broader than that. Freeman isn’t hitting. McCann, Markakis, and Swanson have been out. It feels like a team slump, but better now than in October.
The Braves can’t depend on Freeman every day. They need the other guys to step up. Right now, it is the expendable players doing work but that should not, cannot, and will not be sustainable. If Acuna and Albies are in a slump, the team is in trouble. Their offense has been bad lately and it is not just because of injuries. Moving Albies down in the lineup will help. As for Acuna, that is the kind of player he is. High strikeout, but dynamic hitter. Probably should not hit in the leadoff spot, but the Braves are content right now.
Yes, truly horrendous slump. 8-1 record in last 9. in 1st place. Hopefullly they their starters back in time for the playoffs.
Hence the phrase “they’re still winning.” The gist of my post was whether the reduced offensive output could foretell less winning in the future. Monday’s one game data sample sure didn’t make me feel any better about the situation. It’s a great team, I’m just a little worried about this August hit drought.
I forgot my correct English in writing a sports opinion.True or False before the Braved sign DONALDSON everyone was anticipating Carmargo play full time 3rd baseman for the Braves.Carmargo least you forget Carmargo help lead the Braves to the playoff remember the playoff.I Swanson should bat 5th if it not broke do not fix it won 9 straight games.Braves fans you seeing now speed can win ball games it put much pressure on the defense,adding the kid from Kansas City with speed was a great addition. Speed cause pitchers distraction maybe now Braves fans can learn about the entire game of baseball.Hey my English teahers did i pass this opinion write up.
Thank you for your concern of my ENGLISH. I am VOLUNTEER veteran during wartime so your opinion mean nothing to me at all .LETS TALK BASEBALL
Ignore them. English is obviously not your first language but your point came across just fine. You’re a Camargo fan and want to see him get another chance. He hasn’t played well in limited time this year but your point is valid. He’s still a valuable player that deserves another shot at an everyday role. He needs to get his head right first and not be afraid to hussle though. I agree and hope Camargo gets another chance at a super utility role next year