As the Braves look towards the upcoming season, doubts linger about Orlando Arcia's effectiveness at shortstop after a disappointing first half and inconsistent second half. With a series of underwhelming stats, the Braves might explore other options through free agency, though alternatives like Paul DeJong and Jose Iglesias do not appear significantly better than Arcia based on projections. Meanwhile, the fifth-ranked prospect is set to start the season in Gwinnett, raising questions about the potential playing time for upcoming talent such as Nacho Alvarez.
Orlando Arcia was literally the worst hitting shortstop by wRC+ in the first half last year but showed some promise in the second half.
The fifth-ranked prospect in the system is expected to start in Gwinnett in 2025 despite an uninspiring call-up last year.
The Braves may consider free agents like Paul DeJong or Jose Iglesias, but projections suggest they might not significantly outperform Arcia.
The uncertainty about Orlando's performance creates speculation about the potential for Nacho Alvarez to finally get his chance this year.
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