Atlanta Braves' Provide Update on Injured SS Orlando Arcia

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia was placed on the injured list with a microfracture in his left wrist. The team announced that he will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days and then a more appropriate timeline will be determined. In his absence, prospect Vaughn Grissom has taken over the shortstop role.

The Atlanta Braves say that shortstop Orlando Arcia will be re-evaluated in the next 10-14 days. 

Arcia was placed on the injured list this week with a microfracture in his left wrist after being hit by a pitch. Prospect Vaughn Grissom, who Arcia beat out for the job in spring training, has been called up and has taken over the shortstop duties.

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The injury to Arcia was the latest for a Braves team that has dealt with a bunch in the early portion of this season.

In addition to Arcia, they lost starting pitcher Ian Anderson to Tommy John surgery. They lost ace Max Fried to a hamstring injury right after Opening Day, they've been without closer Raisel Iglesias all season and they've been without starting catcher Travis D'Arnaud for the entire week after going on the concussion injured list. 

It's a tough break for Arcia, who was off to a great start this season for the Braves. He's hitting .333 through 13 games and received a contract extension right before the season started. He's also recently drawn praise from people around the game, including former MLB executive Steve Phillips.

Grissom, the team's first round pick in 2019, is off to a .333 start in nine at-bats since being recalled. He impressed in 2022 when he made his debut, hitting .291 with five home runs in 41 games.

The Braves are currently 11-4 on the season and will take on the 4-11 Kansas City Royals on Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET.

Kyle Wright will pitch for Atlanta while Zack Greinke goes for KC.

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