Pache will be given every chance to win the starting center field spot this spring, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "We're going to give him a lot of opportunity," Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Friday. "The kid has to come to camp feeling really good about things, having a lot of confidence off his performance in the NLCS. This'll be his third or fourth camp, so he'll know what to expect and have a better idea about himself."

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old is still working to turn his athletic prowess into consistent production at the plate, but Pache's defense has been big-league worthy for a couple years already, and his ability to excel with the glove becomes even more important with Marcell Ozuna headed for left field barring the last-minute return of the DH to the National League. If Pache experiences significant growing pains, Atlanta still has Ender Inciarte on hand, and Ronald Acuna could also slide over from right field.

Pache will bat ninth as the center fielder in Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pache entered Game 1 in place of Adam Duvall (oblique) and will remain in the lineup for Game 2 after the veteran was removed from the roster. Nick Markakis moves from right field to left in Duvall's absence, with Ronald Acuna sliding from center to right.

Pache made the roster for the NL Wild Card Series against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Despite only have four MLB at-bats to his name, Pache is Atlanta's best defensive outfielder, which was a key reason he made the roster. The rookie may not make a single start in these playoffs, but he could come in late in games as a defensive replacement or pinch runner.

Pache was optioned to Atlanta's alternate training site Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

With Ronald Acuna and Nick Markakis returning from the IL, it made sense for Pache to return to Gwinnett, as he was already playing sparingly while the team's outfield was banged up. He went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in two games.

Pache is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Pache has now started in just two of the Braves' three games since getting his first big-league callup after Nick Markakis was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Rather than giving Pache an extended look in the outfield, the struggling Ender Inciarte (.521 OPS) has continued to play ahead of the 21-year-old in center field. Pache's lack of usage suggests he could be in store for a demotion back to the Braves' alternate site if Atlanta activates Ronald Acuna (wrist) from the injured list ahead of its two-game set with the Yankees that begins Tuesday.

Pache is starting in left field and batting ninth Friday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old was primed to make his big-league debut during Wednesday's contest, but he had to wait a couple extra days since the game was postponed. Pache received a promotion to Triple-A Gwinnett last year and had a .274/.337/.411 slash line in 26 games, and it's his defense that gives him the best chance of standing out in his first taste of the majors.

Pache will make his major-league debut Wednesday against the Nationals, batting ninth and playing left field.

EDGE Analysis

Defense in center field is Pache's carrying tool, though Ender Inciarte is no slouch defensively himself and will start at the position Wednesday, pushing Pache to left, a position at which he started 22 games in the minors last season. That defense comes with plenty of speed, but that didn't translate to a single stolen base in 26 games for Triple-A Gwinnett last year. That speed could keep his batting average respectable despite a below-average hit tool, and he has the potential for above-average raw power, though his overall .274/.337/.411 slash line in his brief time at the highest level of the minors last season wasn't particularly impressive.

Pache was called up by Atlanta on Tuesday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pache was believed to be on the short list of prospects who could be called up with Ronald Acuna (wrist) on the 10-day injured list. His major-league debut appears to be imminent with Ender Inciarte struggling at the plate in Acuna's absence. Pache will be available Tuesday after Nick Markakis was placed on the COVID-19 injured list as a precautionary measure. While Pache's potential role in center field could be temporary, his spot on the major-league roster is likely permanent.

Pache is on the short list of Atlanta prospects who could get promoted to the big-league roster in the near future, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ronald Acuna is currently dealing with a sore wrist -- although the team is hoping he can avoid a stint on the injured list -- and Ender Inciarte is struggling with a .517 OPS, so there could be an opportunity for Pache in center field given his MLB-ready glove. The 21-year-old's bat is a bigger question mark, but if Inciarte isn't hitting anyway, Atlanta may want to bump him aside for Pache now to see whether the kid will be ready for a larger role in 2021. Acuna winding up on the IL would also create a vacancy in the outfield Pache could fill, but the team doesn't view him as only a short-term replacement. If and when Pache gets promoted, it's likely to be for good.

Pache (ankle) is healthy and is currently a full participant at the Braves' alternate training site, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old sustained a Grade 2 right ankle sprain at summer camp in mid-July, but he's since recovered from the injury. Pache is one of the organization's top prospects and posted a .748 OPS in 26 games at Triple-A Gwinnett last season, but he may not make his major-league debut in 2020.