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Poll: Who should be the Braves’ opening-day shortstop?

Atlanta Braves Orlando Arcia is greeted by Vaughn Grissom, left, on his two-run homer in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in North Port, Fla., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Atlanta Braves Orlando Arcia is greeted by Vaughn Grissom, left, on his two-run homer in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in North Port, Fla., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

By AJC Sports

March 21, 2023

The Braves made their initial decision in the battle for the opening-day shortstop Monday – and it was a bit of a surprise.

The Braves optioned Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake, essentially giving the job to Orlando Arcia barring a trade. Grissom and Shewmake will start at Triple-A and play shorstop and second base. The move helped the Braves keep depth on the roster.

What do you think of the decision? Cast your vote on who should be the starter.

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