ATLANTA — Vaughn Grissom is again within the massive leagues, hoping to indicate he deserves to stay round this time.

The Atlanta Braves recalled the infielder from Triple-A Gwinnett forward of their recreation in opposition to the New York Yankees on Tuesday evening.

Grissom, who misplaced out for the beginning shortstop job throughout spring coaching, was promoted for the second time this season after the Braves positioned second baseman Ozzie Albies on the 10-day injured checklist with a left hamstring pressure.

“It’s cool that they’ve got confidence in me,” Grissom informed reporters earlier than the sport. “Obviously, they gave me a call, so I’ve just got to take care of my job and do what they ask. Nothing more.”

Nicky Lopez had three hits and drove in three runs whereas changing Albies in Atlanta’s 11-3 win over the Yankees on Monday evening. It was the primary recreation Albies missed all season.

Lopez, a left-handed batter, was again within the lineup for the second recreation in opposition to New York. Manager Brian Snitker isn’t positive how a lot the right-handed-hitting Grissom will play, although he might wind up in a platoon with Lopez.

Though primarily seen as a shortstop, Grissom did play 40 video games at second base final season whereas Albies was injured.

One of the Braves’ high prospects, Grissom confirmed loads of offensive potential by batting .291 with 5 homers, 18 RBIs and 5 stolen bases in 2022, making him the obvious successor at shortstop after Dansby Swanson left in free company.

But questions in regards to the 22-year-old Grissom’s defensive abilities led to journeyman Orlando Arcia successful the job.

Grissom has spent most of this 12 months at Triple-A, hitting .327 with six homers, 50 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. During a stint with the Braves whereas Arcia was injured, the teenager made six errors in 19 video games at shortstop.

“I’m still confident,” Grissom insisted. “No one can take that away from me.”

Arcia has locked down the shortstop place with the most effective season of his profession. He began within the All-Star Game and went into Tuesday hitting .289 with 13 homers and 44 RBIs.

Albies has been one in all Atlanta’s best gamers, hitting .267 with 28 homers and 90 RBIs, second within the majors behind teammate Matt Olson. Albies ranks eighth within the massive leagues with 235 complete bases.

Now, Grissom has an opportunity to indicate he could possibly be a productive member of the Braves’ postseason roster coming off the bench.

Atlanta has the most effective file within the majors and holds a commanding lead within the quest for its sixth straight NL East title.

“Hopefully they can call on me again and have confidence in my offense, my defense, and everything around that,” Grissom stated. “We’ll see.”

In one other roster transfer, the Braves optioned speedy outfielder Forrest Wall to Gwinnett and recalled utility participant Luke Williams.

Snitker stated the Braves needed to reap the benefits of Williams’ versatility. In earlier massive league appearances with Philadelphia, San Francisco, Miami and the Dodgers, he has performed each place besides catcher.

“He’s played a lot of outfield, a lot of infield, he can run,” Snitker stated. “If something happens and we have to use Vaughn or Nicky (off the bench) for whatever reason, we’re not going to be bare in the infield.”

Williams was hitting .251 with six homers, 24 RBIs and 17 stolen bases for Gwinnett. Wall went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases throughout his stint with the Braves.

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