APRIL 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ORLANDO ARCIA #11 - SHORTSTOP - ATLANTA BRAVES
17 HR •
46 RBI •
.218 AVG
17 HR
46 RBI
.218 AVG
Braves' Orlando Arcia has injury scare, pitching coach lights fire under Spencer Strider Strider said he snapped into form after a shaky start when pitching coach Rick Kranitz said "some things to me that I won’t repeat."
Doesn't expect IL stint Arcia said he doesn't expect to be placed on the injured list after taking a pitch to the wrist Wednesday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact X-rays on Arcia's left wrist came back negative, but manager Brian Snitker said the team will keep checking in on him over the next few days. Atlanta has an off day Thursday, so if Arcia is feeling better by Friday, perhaps he could still play against the Royals.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
X-rays come back negative X-rays on Arcia's left wrist came back negative for a fracture.
Impact It appears that Atlanta has managed to avoid the worst, though it's still possible Arcia is forced to miss time after taking a pitch to the wrist. If he does have to sit out a few games, Ehire Adrianza figures to get a few more starts at shortstop.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with injury Arcia was removed from Wednesday's game against the Reds after taking a pitch to the wrist, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact After getting hit on the wrist by a 98-mph fastball, Arcia initially stayed in the game to run the bases, but was eventually replaced by Ehire Adrianza in the third inning. The team will take a look at Arcia's wrist and will likely provide an update relatively soon.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On base three times Sunday Arcia went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Padres.
Impact The shortstop was the only Atlanta player to cross the plate in a 10-2 defeat. Arcia's had an outstanding start to the season, batting .316 (12-for-38) through 10 games with two homers, four RBI and nine runs despite hitting at the bottom of the order.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Homers again Thursday Arcia went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, a walk, two total runs and two total RBI in a 7-6 win against the Padres on Thursday.
Impact Arcia produced Atlanta's second run with a solo shot off Blake Snell in the third inning, and he capped the contest with a walkoff single in the ninth. The shortstop has gone deep in two of his past three games, and he's hit safely in six of his seven contests so far this season. Arcia has never hit more than 15 homers in a big-league campaign, though he did post a career-best .172 ISO and 7.5 percent barrel rate last year. His earning of Atlanta's starting shortstop job out of spring training was a bit of a surprise, but Arcia has justified the decision thus far, slashing .370/.414/.667 with two homers, four RBI and seven runs through seven games.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando Arcia plays hero as Braves prove (again) they're never out of a game Some teams possess a certain magic, or pixie dust, or whatever you want to call it.
APRIL 7, 2023 • AJC.COM
Orlando Arcia comes up big in Braves win vs. Padres Orlando Arcia drove home pinch-hitter Eddie Rosario with a two-out, walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth Thursday night to give Atlant...
APRIL 7, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
It's not too early to say Braves are NL powerhouse The Braves began the season by beating up on the rebuilding Nationals. They moved on to St. Louis and swept the Cardinals, the favorites to...
APRIL 7, 2023 • AJC.COM
Arcia delivers winning hit in 9th, Braves beat Padres 7-6
Orlando Arcia singled in the winning run in the ninth inning for his third hit and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 7-6 on Thursday night in their home openerAPRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pops first homer of year Arcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.
Impact He took Steven Matz deep in the second inning, giving Arcia his first homer of the season. The veteran shortstop has made Atlanta look good for naming him the starter over prospects Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake, playing impressive defense while batting .316 (6-for-19) with five runs scored through the first five games of the year.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Riley, Orlando Arcia power Braves over Cards Austin Riley hit a two-run homer and Orlando Arcia hit a solo shot to lift the visiting Atlanta Braves past the St.
APRIL 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Acuña, Olson back-to-back; Strider Ks 9, Braves top Nats 7-1
Matt Olson hit two of Atlanta’s four homers, and Spencer Strider struck out nine batters in six scoreless innings, leading the Braves to a 7-1 victory over the Washington NationalsAPRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reports: Braves reach 3-year extension with SS Orlando Arcia The Atlanta Braves and starting shortstop Orlando Arcia have reached agreement on a three-year contract extension worth $7.3 million, multip...
MARCH 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Reports: Braves reach 3-year extension with SS Orlando Arcia The Atlanta Braves and starting shortstop Orlando Arcia have reached agreement on a three-year contract extension worth $7.3 million, multip...
MARCH 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
David O'Brien: The Braves signed infielder Orlando Arcia to a... - The Athletic The Braves signed infielder Orlando Arcia to a three-year, $7.3 million contract that includes a $2 million club option for 2026. The vetera...
MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Agrees to three-year extension Arcia has agreed to a three-year, $7.3 million contract extension with a club option for 2026 with Atlanta, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Arcia was named Atlanta's starting shortstop last week and now has a new deal. He had been under contract for $1.3 million in 2023 with a $2 million club option for 2024, but this extension wipe those years out and adds on potentially two more. Arcia might ultimately just be keeping the shortstop seat warm for Vaughn Grissom or Braden Shewmake, but he has the versatility to bounce around.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando Arcia, Braves agree to 3-year extension (source) Orlando Arcia, who won the Braves' starting shortstop job, agreed to a three-year, $7.3 million extension, a source told MLB.com's Mark Bowm...
MARCH 30, 2023 • MLB.COM
Photos: Mike Soroka pitches, Orlando Arcia homers in Braves spring game Photos from the Braves' spring game against the Tigers on March 22, 2023.
MARCH 22, 2023 • AJC.COM
Braves' Orlando Arcia on shortstop job: 'I feel very grateful for this opportunity' LAKELAND, Fla. — All along, as the attention turned toward Vaughn Grissom and then Braden Shewmake, Orlando Arcia continued to work. Over th...
MARCH 22, 2023 • AJC.COM
Braves appear to hand shortstop job to Orlando Arcia The Atlanta Braves cleared the way for Orlando Arcia to serve as their regular shortstop, optioning Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to Tr...
MARCH 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Braves option Vaughn Grissom, tab Orlando Arcia as Opening Day SS
The Atlanta Braves sent Vaughn Grissom to Triple-A to begin the season, clearing the way for Orlando Arcia to start at shortstop in a surpri...MARCH 21, 2023
Braves make apparent SS decision; Díaz focusing on Reds role
The Atlanta Braves have apparently decided who will replace the departed Dansby Swanson as their starting shortstopMARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wins starting shortstop job Arcia is in line to open the season as Atlanta's starting shortstop, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Barring an addition at the position via trade in the days leading up to Opening Day, Arcia has won the shortstop gig over Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake, both of whom were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Arcia received the appointment atop the depth chart despite mediocre results at the plate in Grapefruit League play (.247/.367/.360 slash line over 30 plate appearances), but he impressed with his glove. Shewmake and Grissom both have a great chance of taking the job from Arcia if the 28-year-old struggles once the season gets underway.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Headed for backup role One of Vaughn Grissom or Braden Shewmake is expected to open the season as Atlanta's starting shortstop, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports, which would leave Arcia in a bench role.
Impact The veteran infielder began the spring competing with Grissom for the job, but Shewmake's strong defense this spring has pushed him into the mix. Arcia could still see significant playing time this season if whichever youngster begins the season as the starter struggles, but it would likely take injuries or poor performance from both to push him to the top of the depth chart. Arcia slashed .244/.316/.416 in 68 games for Atlanta last season.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
