VAUGHN GRISSOM NEWS

Could begin season at Triple-A Grissom might begin the season at Triple-A Gwinnett if Atlanta decides to start Orlando Arcia at shortstop, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact In fact, Bowman predicts that Arcia will be the team's Opening Day shortstop and Grissom "possibly gains the job at some point during the year." Grissom's defense at shortstop has been questioned, although he's been working with third base coach and infield instructor Ron Washington this winter with reportedly positive results. Arcia would probably offer the more stable glove, though, and Atlanta might prefer the better defensive option at the position given the strength of the rest of their lineup. It will be one of the more interesting position battles to track during spring training.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the best 23 shortstops of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best shortstops? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Braves firm on shortstop stance: 'We're going to be fine' ATLANTA -- Dansby Swanson’s departure and Vaughn Grissom’s bid to replace him as Atlanta’s everyday shortstop were two of the most popular t...

JANUARY 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Michael Cunningham: Braves are good again, but their hole at shortstop is worrisome ATLANTA — The Braves will make the playoffs with Vaughn Grissom or Orlando Arcia at shortstop and Eddie Rosario in left field. They are so g...

JANUARY 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Michael Cunningham: Braves are good again, but their hole at shortstop is worrisome ATLANTA — The Braves will make the playoffs with Vaughn Grissom or Orlando Arcia at shortstop and Eddie Rosario in left field. They are so g...

JANUARY 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Taking stock of Grissom, other SS, LF options This story was excerpted from Mark Bowman’s Braves Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regular...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Who's going to play shortstop for the Atlanta Braves?

Dansby Swanson has gobbled up nearly every inning at shortstop for the Braves since 2017. Now that he's gone, who'll man the position? Let's...

JANUARY 19, 2023

Braves have Ron Washington working with their potential shortstop: Vaughn Grissom If it wasn't apparent there's a very real possibility Dansby Swanson will leave as a free agent, it should be now.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'Slow pulse' Braves rookies Michael Harris II, Vaughn Grissom could be difference-makers in October Braves fans have reason to be excited for what might be ahead.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Loses grip on everyday role Grissom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Washington, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact For the third game in a row, the rookie finds himself on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher, an indication that manager Brian Snitker views Grissom as a bench player. Orlando Arcia will pick up another start at the keystone at the expense of Grissom, who has slashed .163/.250/.163 with a 29.2 percent strikeout rate over his last 14 games.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Grissom isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact The rookie infielder will get a second consecutive day off after playing in nine straight games for Atlanta. Orlando Arcia will assume his spot at second base and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Monday Grissom is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Washington, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact After Ozzie Albies (finger) moved back to the injured list Sept. 18 following a short-lived return from his broken foot, Grissom has taken back everyday duties at second base. The rookie started each of the past eight games and went 6-for-25 with three walks, but he'll be on the bench for the series opener in Washington as manager Brian Snitker gives utility man Orlando Arcia a rare look at the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What loss of Ozzie Albies means for Braves in pennant race, playoffs

Ozzie Albies' injury is a huge blow to the Braves, but they have options, Deesha Thosar writes.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Back atop depth chart Grissom figures to see everyday work at second base down the stretch after Ozzie Albies suffered a broken right pinky finger Saturday against the Phillies.

Impact Albies had just returned from a foot injury, but this latest injury likely ends his season. Grissom has excelled in all five roto categories, hitting .301 with five home runs, five steals, 22 runs and 16 RBI in 32 games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play some outfield Grissom, who is not in Friday's lineup against the Phillies, will see time in the outfield corners, at second base and at designated hitter over the rest of the season, David O'Bri...

Impact Ozzie Albies is making his long-awaited return Friday at second base, so Atlanta will have to get creative with ways of getting Grissom the playing time he deserves. The 21-year-old rookie has played exclusively at the keystone in the majors, but he has the athleticism to be able to handle left field, and he should start at second base on days when Atlanta gives Albies the nod at designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Friday's lineup Grissom isn't starting Friday against Philadelphia.

Impact Grissom served as an everyday player for Atlanta over the last month but will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. The 21-year-old will likely see decreased playing time down the stretch after Ozzie Albies (foot) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Team of the Week: Mike Trout is back to his MLB-ruling ways

Mike Trout is back on top of the baseball world this week. Ben Verlander breaks down his latest team of the week, led by the Angels' star.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Braves take on the Athletics after Grissom's 4-hit game

The Atlanta Braves take on the Oakland Athletics after Vaughn Grissom had four hits on Tuesday in a 10-9 win over the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves' Vaughn Grissom Throws Shade at New York Mets Shots fired! Braves rookie Vaughn Grissom didn’t hold back when talking about the New York Mets.

AUGUST 25, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Can the Braves find room for both Ozzie Albies and Vaughn Grissom? The Braves have a 25-year-old second baseman who’s a two-time All-Star and who’s under a not-lavish contract through 2027. They have an even...

AUGUST 24, 2022 • AJC.COM

Pops homer in win Grissom went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Astros.

Impact Grissom responded to just the second hitless game of his career Friday with his sixth multi-hit effort Saturday. He knocked a game-tying solo shot in the fifth inning. The 21-year-old infielder has slashed .385/.442/.667 through 43 plate appearances, adding three homers, eight RBI, 12 runs scored and two stolen bases through 11 games. Grissom will look to hold down a starting role at the keystone at least until Ozzie Albies (foot) returns, which isn't expected to be until mid-September at the earliest. If Grissom stays hot, manager Brian Snitker may have no choice but to find a spot for his bat in the lineup.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Youngsters Vaughn Grissom, Michael Harris help Braves take series vs. Mets This Braves-Mets series felt like the postseason came early. The reigning World Series champions were up to their division challenger, takin...

AUGUST 19, 2022 • AJC.COM