The Atlanta Braves have announced the purchase of utilityman Jason Kipnis’ contract from their alternate site. Kipnis will serve as a left-handed bench bat and his addition will surely help to bolster the Braves’ struggling efforts against right-handed pitching.
Braves manager Brian Snitker has already confirmed that Kipnis will be added to the lineup starting with Tuesday’s game against the Washington Nationals. The 34-year-old left-handed bat can play second base and outfield, and has seen some time at third base in recent years. Kipnis’ addition is a smart move for the Braves, who are in need of some offensive support.
Kipnis previously tried out for the Braves during training camp, but was waived before the start of the season. He remained in shape at the alternate site, waiting for his chance to impress the club once again. In his career, Kipnis has a batting average of .261 with 124 home runs and 529 RBI in 10 seasons. He is a two-time All-Star who played with the Cleveland Indians before being cut.
Johan Camargo has been sent down to the alternate site to make room for Kipnis’ arrival. The Braves’ decision to send Camargo down is likely due to his recent struggles at the plate. Camargo has only batted .200 in his last ten games, and the team is looking for some fresh energy to invigorate the roster’s performances.
Arcia Returns and Grissom Sent Down
The Braves have also reinstated Orlando Arcia from the injured list and have sent Vaughn Grissom back to Triple-A Gwinnett. Grissom made 18 starts, but his poor defense at shortstop led to six errors during his time with the team. The Braves have made it clear that they cannot tolerate any defensive liabilities at such a critical position, and they are continuing to push for championship-level performances from all players.
With the rise of Braden Shewmake’s debut and the impressive performances by Marcell Ozuna, the Braves felt it was best to send Grissom down to allow for future opportunities and growth for the young player.
Braves Win Over Rangers
The Atlanta Braves avoided consecutive series losses for the first time this season with a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers. The Braves won two of three games in Texas after getting swept in three games against Toronto last weekend.
It was a closely contested match with five lead changes throughout the game. Although the Rangers had two solo home runs from Adolis García, the Braves went even at 5-5 in the eighth inning before securing their victory.
Orlando Arcia came off the bench to smash his fourth homer of the season off Brock Burke. Nick Anderson, the fourth Braves pitcher, then worked a scoreless eighth to secure the win for the team.
Spencer Strider struggled during the game, allowing four runs while striking out seven over five innings. However, the Braves’ strong offensive and defensive performances helped to make up for his shortcomings. In contrast, Corey Seager made his way back to the Rangers’ roster with a sacrifice fly – his first game since April 11.
In conclusion, the Atlanta Braves have made some major moves, including the addition of the left-handed bat Kipnis and the reinstatement of Arcia. The team is looking for ways to improve their performance and build on their previous successes. Despite some struggles in recent weeks, the Braves managed to secure a win over the Rangers in an impressive display of offensive and defensive power.
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