Dansby Swanson SS CHC Mon 9/5/16 12:05 PM
Dansby Swanson
SS CHC
Swanson is not in the Braves' lineup Monday against the Nationals
EDGE Analysis
It looks to be nothing more than a scheduled day off for Swanson, as the Braves go with Gordon Beckham at shortstop. Beckham will bat eighth in the order against the Nats' Max Scherzer.
Dansby Swanson SS CHC Fri 9/2/16 3:44 PM
Dansby Swanson
SS CHC
Swanson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
The Braves have said that they'll give Swanson regular rest days to ease him into the majors. After starting three games in a row, he'll give way to Gordon Beckham at shortstop. Over said outings, Swanson went 2-for-11 with three RBI.
Dansby Swanson SS CHC Wed 8/31/16 12:02 AM
Dansby Swanson
SS CHC
Swanson went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI Tuesday against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
The three-RBI night was the first of the highly-touted shortstop's young career, as he had only managed one RBI previously in his 10-game MLB career. The double was just his second extra-base hit, although he did raise his batting average to .300.
Dansby Swanson SS CHC Sun 8/28/16 1:13 PM
Dansby Swanson
SS CHC
Swanson is out of Sunday's lineup against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
The Braves are continuing to give their prized rookie regular days off, as they opt to start Chase d'Arnaud at shortstop for Sunday's series finale against San Francisco. After playing in 10 MLB games, Swanson owns a .278 batting average and .308 on-base percentage.
Dansby Swanson SS CHC Wed 8/24/16 5:36 PM
Dansby Swanson
SS CHC
Swanson is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Swanson will have Wednesday night off and give way to Chase d'Arnaud at shortstop. Since joining Atlanta on Aug. 17, Swanson has posted a .292/.308/.333 line over six games. He'll likely return to the lineup Thursday for Atlanta's series finale against Arizona.
Dansby Swanson SS CHC Sun 8/21/16 11:22 AM
Dansby Swanson
SS CHC
Swanson will hit leadoff in Sunday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Swanson hit eighth in his first three big league games and went 4-for-12 (.333), so he will get a shot in the leadoff role Sunday with Ender Inciarte getting a day off. Swanson received a day off Saturday, but expect him to play regularly the rest of the way.
Dansby Swanson SS CHC Sat 8/20/16 3:18 PM
Dansby Swanson
SS CHC
Swanson is out of the lineup Saturday against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
The Braves' top prospect has recorded multiple hits in two of three games to begin his major league career, but it seems manager Brian Snitker feels the 22-year-old isn't quite ready for someone like Max Scherzer, or perhaps he doesn't want to shake his confident. Regardless, Chase d'Arnaud will get the nod at shortstop on Saturday, but Swanson still figures to play on a near-everyday basis down the stretch.
Dansby Swanson SS CHC Wed 8/17/16 2:35 PM
Dansby Swanson
SS CHC
The Braves called up Swanson from Double-A Mississippi on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Swanson reached Double-A for the first time this season and has played just 84 games at the level, but the Braves believe he is ready for big-league action. His .745 OPS with Mississippi does not jump off the page, but with Erick Aybar traded to the Tigers, Swanson will take over as the Braves' regular shortstop for the foreseeable future. Swanson will hit eighth Wednesday in his big league debut.
Dansby Swanson SS CHC Tue 8/16/16 7:44 PM
Dansby Swanson
SS CHC
Swanson will be called up from Double-A Mississippi on Wednesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Braves dealt Erick Aybar to the Tigers on Tuesday, clearing room for their top prospect to join the major league roster. Swanson is expected to be in the lineup Wednesday to face Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson in his big league debut. While Swanson saw a significant drop in production after moving up to Mississippi and may be in line for more growing pains with another jump in levels, he will gain valuable experience over the final month in preparation for the Opening Day nod in 2017.
Dansby Swanson SS CHC Wed 8/3/16 3:20 PM
Dansby Swanson
SS CHC
Swanson, 22, is hitting .258/.334/.413 with eight home runs, 42 RBI and five steals through 75 games with Double-A Mississippi.
EDGE Analysis
Though he's batting just .205 in his last 10 contests, Swanson does have a home run, seven RBI and two steals over that span. Swanson remains the shortstop of the future for the Braves, and should be in the mix for the starting job as early as next season.