1 month agoAtlanta Braves infield prospect
Nacho Alvarez Jr. (wrist) is expected to return soon. Alvarez suffered this minor wrist injury during Thursday's spring training contest. However, seeing that he is already nearing a return, suggest the injury was not very serious. Last season, the 21-year-old made his MLB debut. Across his first eight contests in Atlanta, he posted a .100/.156/.100 slash line. However, at Triple-A, the infielder showcased elite contact skills as he posted a .297/.398/.463 slash line with nine doubles and 10 home runs. He swiped 10 bags and held a strong 37:45 BB:K rate across 64 contests. Earlier in the season, Alvarez posted a .265/.381/.312 line in 48 games at Double-A. When healthy, the infielder should compete for a depth role in the Atlanta infield.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mark Bowman
1 month agoAtlanta Braves infielder
Nacho Alvarez Jr. (wrist) was lifted from Thursday's contest due to discomfort in his left wrist. Alvarez expressed pain when he struck out in the opening frame. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely provide an update in the coming days. Alvarez made his MLB debut last summer. Across an eight-game stint, the 21-year-old held a .100/.156/.100 line with just three total hits and 10 strikeouts. However, at the Triple-A level, the infielder showed strong contact skills as he posted a .297/.393/.463 line with nine doubles, 10 home runs, and 10 stolen bases. He held a 37:45 BB:K ratio. When cleared to return, fantasy managers should expect Alvarez to compete for a role on the Opening Day roster. However, given his lack of success in his first MLB stint, he will likely open the campaign at Triple-A.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Atlanta Braves
8 months agoAtlanta Braves second base prospect
Nacho Alvarez Jr. was sent down to Triple-A on Wednesday afternoon to make room for newly acquired outfielder
Jorge Soler. Alvarez was promoted to the big league roster to fill in for the injured
Ozzie Albies (wrist) but has had trouble adjusting to the majors. Through eight games, the number-five prospect in Atlanta posted a disappointing .100/.156/.100 slash line with no extra-base hits. Alvarez dominated Triple-A pitching earlier this summer and could get another opportunity in Atlanta fairly quickly if he picks up where he left off. In the short term, fantasy managers should expect
Whit Merrifield and
Luke Williams to hold down the keystone.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Atlanta Braves
9 months agoAtlanta Braves rookie infielder
Ignacio Alvarez will start at second base and bat second for the Braves in his major-league debut on Monday for the start of a series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds and right-hander
Hunter Greene. Alvarez was recalled from the minors to take the spot of
Ozzie Albies, who will miss extended time with a fractured wrist. The 21-year-old middle infielder batted .293/.401/.417 with seven home runs and 21 steals in 334 plate appearances in the minors this year with Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett. The Braves' No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, deserves attention in NL-only leagues for his speed in the short term, but he could split playing time in the keystone in Atlanta with the recently signed
Whit Merrifield for however long Albies is sidelined.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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