A noticeably slimmer version of Dan Uggla reported to Braves spring training this season, as he's shed 10 pounds since the end of the 2012 season. The 32-year-old Uggla, who's coming off the worst season of his professional career, reported to camp at 195 pounds, which is 20 pounds lighter than he was at this point a season ago. He spent the offseason doing baseball-specific workouts and agility drills, while improving his diet. He could represent a decent value after the top tier of second baseman are taken in fantasy drafts.

Dan Uggla (hand) went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in his return to action on Wednesday night. Uggla missed a couple games down the stretch after injuring his right hand in the Braves' Wild Card-clinching celebration. He should be Atlanta's starter at second base on Friday evening against the Cardinals.

Dan Uggla returned to action on Wednesday October 3.

Dan Uggla was scratched from Monday's lineup as a precaution due to swelling in his right hand. Uggla cut his hand during the Braves' postgame celebration last Tuesday, though it's not considered serious. Martin Prado will fill in at second base Monday while Reed Johnson plays left field.

Dan Uggla has been playing with medical staples in his hand since Wednesday. Uggla played Wednesday and Thursday and doesn't plan on missing any games. Despite having the worst offensive season of his career, he's batting .270 with seven doubles this month, and remains an NL-only option.

Dan Uggla had two hits and drove home three runs, leading the Braves to a 6-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night. Uggla finished the evening 2-for-4 with a double, run scored and three RBI. His RBI double off Jacob Turner got the Braves on the board in the fourth inning, and he added a two-run single in the seventh to provide valuable insurance runs. He's mired in the worst offensive season of his career, hitting a paltry .217/.343/.385 with 19 homers and 77 RBI.

Dan Uggla went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a run scored in a losing effort against the Phillies on Friday. It only took the majority of the season, but Uggla's bat has finally started to show signs of life. Over his last 14 games, he's hitting .327 (16-for-49) with two homers, eight RBI and a 9/8 K/BB ratio.

Dan Uggla had a two-run single and a walk against the Nationals on Sunday night. Uggla is 10-for-31 with a homer and four RBI in the Braves' last nine games. It's not exactly a hot streak, but it's a big improvement over his June, July and August.

Dan Uggla is in Wednesday's lineup against the Rockies. This will be his first start since he was essentially removed from the starting second base job. Uggla is hitting just .208 with a .711 OPS this season, including a .643 OPS since the All-Star break, so his playing time figures to be limited unless he turns things around in a hurry. Martin Prado is playing shortstop Wednesday while Jose Constanza plays left field.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez told Dan Uggla that he might not see as much playing time down the stretch. Uggla is batting just .208 with a .713 OPS in 129 games this season and has been especially bad over the past three months. Jeff Baker stands to benefit, though he's doubtful to carry significant fantasy value.