Braves sign Merrifield, call up No. 5 prospect in wake of Albies injury

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The Braves signed utility man Whit Merrifield and recalled prospect Nacho Alvarez Jr. to address the loss of Ozzie Albies due to a wrist fracture. Merrifield, a former All-Star, aims to provide infield depth, while Alvarez has shown strong performance in the Minors. The team is also dealing with injuries to key players, including Max Fried and Ronald Acuña Jr., but remains competitive with a 54-44 record.

Keywords: Braves, Ozzie Albies, Whit Merrifield

Source: MLB.com

Update At: 7/23/2024

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