Braves DFA Jose Azocar, Select Jim Jarvis
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Atlanta Braves have selected infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett for his first MLB call-up, designating outfielder Jose Azocar for assignment in a corresponding move.
- Jarvis, a University of Alabama product and 2023 11th-round pick by the Tigers, was acquired by Atlanta last summer and has shown strong offensive improvement in Triple-A, hitting .308/.415/.445 with notable plate discipline and base-stealing ability.
- Despite limited power, Jarvis is valued for his contact hitting and steady defense at shortstop, providing infield depth behind Jorge Mateo and expected to be a temporary option until Ha-Seong Kim returns from injury.
- The Braves have recently adjusted their outfield alignment due to injuries, with Mauricio Dubón moving to center field and Michael Harris II starting in left, while Ronald Acuña Jr. remains sidelined.
- Azocar, who was briefly added as outfield depth, has struggled offensively at the MLB level and is likely to be traded or placed on waivers soon, with a possibility of clearing waivers due to being out of minor league options.
