Benching a spark for Pastornicky: Braves shortstop Tyler Pastornicky has been a much improved offensive player since being benched for a three-game span in late April. Since his return to the lineup on April 24, Pastornicky is batting .333 (20 for 60) with a .369 OBP, .400 slugging percentage and .769 OPS in his last 18 games. He also has four doubles, seven RBI, nine runs and a .377 BABIP in that span. (Updated 05/14/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
The fact Pastornicky is improving offensively will definitely help keep him in the majors and keep rising prospect Andrelton Simmons in the minors. Pastornicky still isn't providing a ton of pop or RBI for Fantasy owners, so he's mostly limited to the deepest of Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/14/2012).
05/17/2012 22:12 Beachy stops Marlins, earns first shutout
Brandon Beachy improved his major-league best ERA with a couple of career milestones and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Thursday night.
05/16/2012 22:37 Marlins continue hot May behind Stanton
Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run homer and possibly saved two runs with a diving catch and the Miami Marlins beat the Braves 8-4 on Wednesday night, adding another win to their impressive May record.
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
05/12/2012 22:24 Bourne homers, gets 3 hits in Braves' win
Brandon Beachy pitched six innings of one-run ball and helped himself with an RBI single, Michael Bourn added a solo homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 Saturday night.
If the Braves have their way, Tyler Pastornicky will begin 2012 back in the minors. But if they can't find anyone to bridge the gap between him and Alex Gonzalez, then the 22-year-old might just be the team's starting shortstop come opening day. It wouldn't be the biggest leap in the world. Pastornicky hit .365 in 104 at-bats for Triple-A Gwinnett following a midseason promotion and likely would have been a September call-up if not for a high ankle sprain. He actually did spend a day on the major-league roster, but he didn't see any time on the field. Though he won't hit a bunch of homers, Pastornicky's line-drive stroke and high contact rate should allow him to hit for a high average even in the majors, and he clearly knows how to steal bases. If his transition to the majors goes smoothly, he could find himself batting near the top of the Braves lineup at some point, which would make him useful even in mixed leagues. He's clearly a sleeper at the weak shortstop position, though his long-term appeal is in question with Andrelton Simmons in the same organization. (Updated 1/5/12)
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