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Braves Report podcast: Arcia wins the battle for starting shortstop

Orlando Arcia apparently will be the Braves' starting shortstop to begin the 2023 season. (AP file photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Orlando Arcia apparently will be the Braves' starting shortstop to begin the 2023 season. (AP file photo/Gerald Herbert)
By AJC Sports
March 21, 2023

Turns out there are even more surprises in store for the Braves’ 2023 opening-day roster.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano breaks down how Orlando Arcia beat out Vaughn Grissom for starting shortstop.

He also explains how Kevin Pillar and Sam Hillard have apparently earned the last two outfield spots, and why Nick Anderson will not start the season in Atlanta’s bullpen.

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