Demeritte elected to become a free agent Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Demeritte was designated for assignment in mid-August by Atlanta and didn't see any interest while going through waivers, as he was ultimately outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. He'll test the open market ahead of the 2023 season after slashing .213/.260/.337 with three homers, six RBI and nine runs scored over 26 games with Atlanta in 2022.

Demeritte cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Demeritte has been in the minors since late May, but he was cast off the 40-man roster Tuesday. He'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. Over 38 games at Gwinnett this year, he's slashed .200/.285/.350 with two homers, 14 runs, 13 RBI and six stolen bases.

Atlanta designated Demeritte for assignment Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Demeritte slashed a poor .213/.260/.337 with three home runs and six RBI in 26 games before Atlanta sent him down at the end of May. The 27-year-old figures to clear waivers and remain with Triple-A Gwinnett, but it's possible another club in need of organizational outfield depth picks him up.

Demeritte was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Demeritte was out of the lineup for three of the last five games after seeing regular playing time earlier in the month, and he will cede his spot on the active roster to top prospect Michael Harris. Demeritte hit .213 with three homers, nine runs and six RBI over 26 major-league games to begin the year, and he could rejoin the big-league club at some point this season.

Demeritte is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

After falling into an 0-for-29 slump at the plate, Demeritte looks to have lost hold of his everyday role in the Atlanta outfield. For the second day in a row, Demeritte will sit against a right-handed pitcher (Kyle Gibson) while William Contreras replaces him in the starting nine.

Demeritte will be on the bench Monday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Demeritte sits after starting 13 straight games. He's gone hitless in the last seven of those contests, lowering his season slash line to .217/.267/.349. Ronald Acuna will play right field, with Marcell Ozuna moving to the designated hitter spot and William Contreras getting the start in left field.

Demeritte will start in right field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Demeritte continues to hold down an everyday role in the Atlanta outfield, but he may not have a long leash on a regular lineup while he continues to languish. The 27-year-old has gone 0-for-25 with 10 strikeouts over his last six starts and will now bat out of the No. 9 spot for the fourth straight contest Sunday.

Demeritte went 3-for-3 with two walks in Friday's loss to the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Leading off and playing right field, Demeritte reached base every time he came to the plate, but the hitters behind him couldn't capitalize. The 27-year-old continues to thrive since his promotion in April, slashing .314/.379/.529 through 16 games for Atlanta with three homers, five RBI and nine runs.

Demeritte (fatigue) will bat eighth and play left field Saturday against Milwaukee, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Demeritte was scratched Wednesday against the Mets due to fatigue and remained on the bench Friday. He's ready to go again Saturday and will be looking to build on a strong start to the season which has seen him hit .303/.368/.545 through 11 games.

Demeritte (fatigue) is available off the bench Friday against Milwaukee, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Demeritte was scratched Wednesday against the Mets due to fatigue after playing 18 innings in a doubleheader the day before. The fact that he remained on the bench even after Thursday's off day could have implied that he was dealing with a more serious issue, but that's seemingly not the case given that he's available to play at least a minor role.