Atlanta Braves replace Matt Diaz with Jose Constanza by calling him from Triple-A Gwinnett -MLB
A tremendous record by an outfielder Jose Constanza with Triple-A Gwinnett prompts the Atlanta Braves’ management to call him as a replacement of their right fielder Matt Diaz, who is currently on the 15-day disabled list. Jose’s stats in the Minor League
suggest that the Braves can witness great performances from him in the season.
Constanza will be trying his best to make sure that the momentum he found there can be carried forward and be used for putting up impressive shows on the plate in the Majors.
In a line-up which features the likes of Chipper Jones and Martin Prado, he can prove a healthy addition by stepping up for the team in situations when the Braves will be requiring someone to produce hits.
The fact Braves possess an offence which is considered to be one of the best in the National League can help Constanza adjust to the Major League pressure quickly.
There are more chances that he will not be facing the rest of the hitters falling on the wayside and thus making him prone to meeting the same fate himself. As opposed to this, he can expect fireworks coming off from their offence which, in the process,
can assist him in improving his hitting percentage.
Meanwhile, the Braves have sent their relief pitcher Anthony Varvaro to Triple-A in order to vacate a spot on the roster for Constanza.
“He’s a 40-man roster guy, but I think he’s earned that chance to be called up,” Gonzalez said. “Plus, we know him.”
Braves' manager Fredi Gonzalez is fairly confident that Constanza can live up to the expectations. He can man various positions in the outfield and plus he can make contributions offensively.
“He was swinging it pretty good down there,” Braves’ Gonzalez said. “He gives us a chance to defend, if we want to, late in the game. Say you don’t want to run [Eric] Hinske out there [in the outfield]. He can pinch-run off the bench.”
Furthermore, Gonzalez holds a view that since Constanza has been swinging fine in Minor League outings, he can keep the same level of composure in the Majors.
It will be interesting to see how Constanza can help the Braves’ offence in the season.
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