Braves option Braden Shewmake to Triple-A Gwinnett

Atlanta Braves' Braden Shewmake (24) and Orlando Arcia, center, celebrate in the dugout after Arcia hit a solo home run in the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

By Justin Toscano

May 18, 2023

The Braves on Thursday optioned infielder Braden Shewmake to Triple-A Gwinnett.

On Friday, the Braves selected the contract of Charlie Culberson, who will take Shewmake’s roster spot.

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After being called up for the first time, Shewmake made only one start and took only four at-bats. That’s because Orlando Arcia returned from the injured list without a rehab assignment.

Earlier this month, Adrianza went on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. He began a rehab assignment with High-A Rome and played four games. On Friday, the team returned him from his rehab assignment, but transferred him to the 60-day injured list with a left shoulder strain.

The Braves always planned for Arcia and Adrianza to be on the roster at the same time after Adrianza healed. They believe it’s beneficial for Shewmake and Vaughn Grissom to play every day at Triple-A instead of sitting on the bench in the majors.

Instead of Adrianza, it will be Arcia and Culberson while the two prospects get everyday playing time in Triple A.

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