The Braves began this season with rookie Tyler Pastornicky at shortstop. That didn't work out, as Pastornicky couldn't hit (.248/.281/.324). So the Braves sent Pastornicky back to the minors, and gave the job to yet another top shortstop prospect, Andrelton Simmons.
Andrelton Simmons Has Finger Fracture, On Disabled List
The Braves shortstop will be out about a month with a non-displaced finger fracture.
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:
An examination by team Associate Physician Dr. Gary Lourie Monday confirmed Simmons has a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal (pinky finger). He will be in a cast for four weeks and re-evaluated after it is removed. No further timetable for Simmons’ return was announced.
According to the team, a corresponding roster move will not be announced until at least Thursday, the day before the Braves return from the All-Star break and open a home series against the Mets.
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.
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