Photos: Dansby Swanson in demand already

Atlanta Braves

Photos: Dansby Swanson in demand already

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson didn't play Saturday but fans still lined up for autographs from the team's top prospect, who is a Marietta native.

Atlanta Braves Dansby Swanson signs autographs before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Caitlin Herhold, 9, center, gets a baseball signed by Dansby Swanson #2 of the Atlanta Braves prior to the game against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field on August 20, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Getty Images)

Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) talks to shortstop Dansby Swanson, left, and fans before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta Braves grounds crew get the field ready for a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta Braves' Adonis Garcia watches his two run double go to left field during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals watches as a ground-rule double hit by Ender Inciarte #11 during the secon inning of the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on August 20, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Getty Images)

Tyler Flowers #25 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated after scoring against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Turner Field on August 20, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Getty Images)

Tyrell Jenkins #61 of the Atlanta Braves sits in the dugout during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field on August 20, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte (11) and Chase d'Arnaud, second from right, are congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a double by Adonis Garcia to deep left field during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Tyrell Jenkins #61 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Turner Field on August 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer pitches against Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta Braves' Tyrell Jenkins pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner (7) is welcomed into the dugout after hitting a three run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta Braves fans doing the "Tomahawk Chop" during the game against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field on August 20, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Getty Images)

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Atlanta Braves Dansby Swanson signs autographs before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

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