The Braves’ rookie shortstop was supposed to be out a month. One month turned into two, but now he’s back.
Braves Activate Andrelton Simmons From Disabled List
Four weeks turned into eight. With the minor-league seasons over, Simmons got a bit of playing time in the Carolina League playoffs, hitting .320 (8-for-25) with two doubles, two home runs and six RBIs in six games for Lynchburg.
And, he will be active for Monday’s Braves game in Milwaukee:
Read Article >Andrelton Simmons Has Finger Fracture, On Disabled List
Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons fields a ground ball against the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field. Credit: Daniel Shirey-US PRESSWIRE This was working a lot better for Atlanta. Simmons was hitting .296/.336/.452 in 33 games and playing good defense. Unfortunately, he suffered a fractured finger Sunday, and will be out for a while. Chris Vivlamore:
This will probably mean Pastornicky’s return; he’ll get another shot to prove he belongs in the major leagues. It’ll be an interesting dilemma if he’s improved; usually, a player doesn’t lose his job because of injury, but the job was Pastornicky’s before it belonged to Simmons. That could be a good problem for the Braves to have.
Read Article >Braves SS Andrelton Simmons Breaks Finger
March 5, 2012; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (67) fields the ball in the game against the Houston Astros at Osceola County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-US PRESSWIRE The Braves managed to hang on and pull off the 4-3 win against the Phillies. There is no immediate word on whether the injury will cause Simmons to miss any significant amount of playing time.
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