The Atlanta Braves faced roster adjustments today with Brian Anderson sidelined due to a bacterial infection, leading to Luke Williams’ call-up from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Williams, who has seen limited action with the Braves this season, boasts strong numbers in Gwinnett with a .289/.349/.513 slash line, seven homers, and 15 stolen bases in 39 games. His arrival bolsters infield depth following Orlando Arcia’s recent health concerns.
Manager Brian Snitker clarified Arcia’s early exit from yesterday’s game, attributing it to dehydration rather than ongoing performance issues. Arcia is set to rest on Tuesday, prompting the Braves to prepare contingency plans, including potentially starting Zack Short at shortstop.
In a positive development, reliever A.J. Minter progressed in his recovery with a scoreless outing for Rome, paving the way for his upcoming appearance with Gwinnett. The Braves anticipate Minter’s return during their upcoming homestand, bolstering a bullpen already performing strongly since his absence due to hip inflammation in late May.
During Minter’s absence, Braves relievers have excelled, ranking among the league leaders in ERA (2.77), FIP (3.55), xFIP (3.49), K% (27.2%), and SIERA (3.11). His imminent return promises to further enhance an already formidable bullpen unit in Atlanta.
