Per a Tuesday morning press release, the Braves have placed utilityman Ehire Adrianza on the postseason paternity list and activated infielder Johan Camargo ahead of tonight’s World Series Game 6. MLB rules require that Adrianza spend a minimum of one day and a maximum of three on the paternity list, though the latter will not come into play with the season set to conclude in less than 48 hours. Both players are switch hitters capable of offering serviceable defense at multiple positions.
While neither would be likely to see game action with the series shifting back to an AL park, the move represents a marginal downgrade for the Braves, who had used Adrianza as their top pinch-hitting option in the NLCS (when Jorge Soler was sidelined following a positive COVID test) and a secondary option in the World Series. Though he’s hitless in two at bats against the Astros, Adrianza did deliver a crucial two-out double ahead of Eddie Rosario’s game-deciding three-run homer in the fourth inning of Game 6 of the NLCS. Camargo, who had been on the Braves’ NLCS roster, is hitless in four trips to the plate so far this postseason.
With time at six positions in 2021 in something of a super-utility role, Adrianza also would have likely represented a top option at a number of positions in the event of an injury. He amassed a .247/.327/.401 across 209 plate appearances in his first season in Atlanta — all of which slightly exceeded his career averages — as he helped to bridge the gap that arose following Ronald Acuña Jr.’s season-ending injury and Marcell Ozuna’s season-ending legal troubles.
Should such a need arise, it may now fall to Camargo, who slashed .272/.349/.457 across 524 plate appearances as the Braves’ primary third baseman during the 2018 season. The 2019 arrival of Josh Donaldson and subsequent emergence of Austin Riley have largely rendered Camargo surplus to requirements in Atlanta, however. He’s struggled mightily since his breakout 2018, slashing a combined .212/.260/.361 (good for a dismal 58 OPS+), and has recorded a meager two walks and zero hits in 18 big-league plate appearances in 2021.
Camargo has mashed in Triple-A (.958 OPS in 436 PAs this year), however, suggesting his struggles with the parent club may be attributable to a small sample size and irregular playing time. He’s also been a significantly better hitter against lefties than righties, posting an .833 OPS hitting from the right side against .700 from the left, but the Braves are still likelier to turn to mid-season pickup Orlando Arcia should a pinch-hitting situation unexpectedly arise.
Still, Camargo does replace some of Adrianza’s positional versatility, potentially enabling Braves’ manager Brian Snitker to pinch-run for a starter in a late-game situation (speedster Terrance Gore is on the roster) without sacrificing too much defensively. All in all, the move is unlikely to amount to much with the DH in play from Game 6 (and a possible Game 7) of the World Series, but it is possible Camargo may be asked to play a role.
I’m here for the “lazy Camargo” comments. Wish best of health to the Adrianzas! Can’t imagine the pressure of having to missing this, but hope all are well.
Tonight’s the night. Enjoy it RunDMC. I’m calling it now.
Astros are…Fried
Astros actually hit lefties really well and Fried hasn’t been great his past couple starts. He might be due for a good one but against the Stros I would probably be more confident in Anderson tomorrow if necessary. He was super dominant his last start and Snit took him out early to make sure he would be well rested in the event of a game 7. I bet Adrianza is low key mad at his wife. Why couldn’t she just wait a couple more days! J/k.
I’m not sure but I literally don’t think I can post a comment without actually using the words literally or actually at least literally once. I am super sure that people are keeping track of this but actually there isn’t much else to do so I think I’m safe from the evildoers hiding behind that door like a cat literally watching a grasshopper or something. When I was in puberty I literally had pimples the size of corn kernals, or is it spelled kernels? Actually I’m not sure, but spellcheck is telling me it’s literally kernels. Anyway, this is what actually happens when you close a door, another one literally opens.
This comment literally moved mountains.
Super dominant? He didn’t give up a hit for 5 inn, but I wouldn’t call what Anderson did “SUPER dominant.”
But he’s been consistent. In the postseason, he’s 4-0 with a sub 1.50 ERA.
(Sigh)…rockin’ back-and-forth like Leo…
Camargo may- or may not- be lazy, but he is definitely terrible. It’s an AL park the rest of the way though, so I’m not too stressed about him sitting on the bench. I just hope this is Camargo’s Atlanta farewell.
Here here — all 4 OF in the lineup and Albies (lower in the order) but batting RH (vs. southpaw) and no Graveman…c’mon guys!!!
Can’t imagine the pressure of telling your wife you will miss the birth of your child. Right call and good luck!
On an unrelated note, I wonder when the Top 50 Free Agent rankings will be out, always look forward to those.
After the W. S. ?
I assume, I just forget if it’s before or after any qualifying offer stuff or anything like that.
They said after the World Series is over. They do it around that same time every year. It might be kind of a respect thing so they don’t divert too much attention from the teams in the World Series. Plus some guys could still really boost their free agent value in the next game or 2 if they really go off and win it for their teams. Correa and Freeman are 2 of the top free agents. A couple of 3 homer games could earn them a few extra million over the course of a long term deal easily.
I think the World Series is going to be over after Wednesday at the latest, but it actually might be after today, since today is literally the day before Wednesday and there are actually games scheduled for today and tomorrow, but we won’t know if there will be a game tomorrow until tonight’s game is played, and not until it’s finished for sure. They were saying that Correa is having an issue with his cornea but I’m actually not sure if it’s his left eye, his right eye, or his third eye. Come to think of it, I think maybe he can’t see out of his third eye during the game because it’s covered up with his hat, unless he’s wearing a helmet.
I think he’s 3rd Eye Blind.
He’s just got his tongue in front of his eye teeth, and can’t see what he’s saying
Carlos Cornea
@steve, did you “wake and **ke” this morning or what? Never seen you post quite like this. No harm done, just curious 🙂
That’s my twin brother with a personality disorder. In the Nebraska household we call him Dumb Steve. He becomes obsessive and starts stalking people. Dumb Steve, stop stalking my internet acquaintances.
I think he stalked your stash!!
Steve DOES literally have two slightly different account usernames….
Lol
Probably a few days after when all the options, QO and all that fun stuff is settled so there is a clear list
This is the worst news I’ve heard since Charlie Morton broke his leg for the Braves. Hopefully Camargo doesn’t play. Arcia is fully capable of striking out just like Camargo has done. I would give Terrence Gore any at bat before Camargo. At least Terrence can lay a bunt down. I still think the Braves win tonight without Camargo contributing.
Cheer up man.
You’ve got to be joking. There’s no need for a pinch-hitter going forward. The only guys getting use off the bench now are Heredia and possibly Gore.
I really wish these players would use their brains before their libidos when it comes time to make babies. I mean maybe Adrianza wasn’t expecting his team to literally be in the World Series right now but couldn’t he have maybe waited a week or something? Or who knows, maybe the baby is due early or something. I literally do not have access to the information that would tell us when the new Adrianza was conceived. Or is it concieved? I forget, but I’m sure somebody will correct me or something. I bet there are some old school guys out there who say he should stay with his team no matter what but everybody is soft now and you actually can’t fault a guy for wanting to be there to say hi to his newborn. I wonder if it’s a boy or a girl? Maybe it’s non-binary but nobody knows yet. Either way, I wish Adrianza all the best, I think he will be a good daddy because he handles everything so well or something.
Well 10 months ago he had a lot more time on his hands than he does during the season
I’m with you. I hope this is a part of the next Collective Bargaining Agreement — offseason player chastity belts. You want a long-term contract? Get castrated.
that’s ridiculous
Steve, you’re totally on fire !!!! Keep it rolling. Had me laughing out loud in your last one there. 🙂
Congrats to the Adrianza’s! I hope everything goes well.
Can’t believe it, had to go 20+ comments before someone actually congratulated him for becoming a father. At least there is one nice person who stopped by today
The very first comment congratulated him.
I didn’t realize Sean Kazmar was a minor league free agent. Would have been a nice gesture to move Charlie to the 60 day and bring him up for a game. He’s getting a ring anyway. Don’t know what happened to Camargo, but I’m ready for him to be non-tendered.
So is Jason kipnis, 908 ops, might translate to 750 in the majors but not on 40 man roster so the braves can’t recall kipnis. if kazmar isn’t on the 40 man roster they can’t recall him either.
Tucker Davidson wasn’t on the 40-man. The Braves released Edgar Santana to make room for him.
Mark Bowman
“Waiting to see if the Braves move Albies down the lineup today. He has a .576 OPS this postseason and he’s hit .205 going back to Game 2 of the NLCS. His average exit velocity during the postseason has been 83.5 mph. It was 89.5 mph during the regular season.”
Not like I’ve been calling for this since the LCS.
Okay
You wanna bench Duvall? The dude that hit a grand slam in game 5 of this World Series? Ok dude.
Line up for tonight is Rosario, Soler, Freeman, Riley, Duvall, Pederson, Albies, d’Arnaud, Swanson. It’s about time that Ozzie was moved down. This lineup is the best for securing the championship.. Screw game 7, Braves are bringing it home tonight.
Would switch Soler and Freeman, but otherwise, I’m fine.
About time.
Let’s win it tonight!
As if the kid cares where Dad is tonight…
Momma cares.
Daddy cares too
I think it’s awesome Adrianza chose family over baseball at two crucial times at the same time for him. Some didn’t. Ie Cal Ripken
Atlanta Braves;
World Series Champions 2021
Doubted by all on MLBTR including all the experts.
@other Fred. After watching the experts predictions for the playoffs on a couple of websites I’ve determined in the end the games have to be played. Injuries will happen as well as bad umpiring and of course the occasional players making errors or bloop hits. The “experts” opinions really seem not much better than a few commenters who actually seem to closely follow baseball. The only difference is the “experts” who work on baseball media sites actually get paid.
Remember Braves Country, we weren’t good enough to be here. Brewers Pitching was too much, Dodgers are too strong. Houston’s lineup will be too much for our pitching. Give these players their just do. All these other teams had injuries and don’t get me started on ours Acuna, Travis, Ozuna, Soroka, heck Morton had his leg broke. This Title means the World to Braves country. Put some respect on the A!