LAKELAND, Fla.-- After investing many hrs over the winter as well as throughout spring teaching Vaughn Grissom the nuances of playing shortstop in the majors, and also after seeing both Grissom and shortstop prospect Braden Shewmake make considerable strides this springtime, Braves infield coach Ron Washington chatted to both of them Monday after the decision was made to alternative them to Triple Braves chose to go with proficient Orlando Arcia at shortstop, which will certainly provide much more experience at that position as well as allow them to preserve the deepness they prioritize so extremely. It was absolutely nothing that Grissom as well as Shewmake did wrong, Washington claimed. As a matter of fact, they did everything they were asked to as well as had superior springtimes." That's specifically what happened, " said Washington, who is 70 years of ages and respected for his infield acumen, steadfast job values and also inspirational prowess. "Those youngsters-- guys on the outdoors, they're taking a look at outcomes. Outcomes reoccur; I'm considering the procedure. The procedure is maintaining, and consistency. That's what it is. And they remain in the procedure today." And they have actually obtained an extremely, extremely, really brilliant future. It just didn't occur this spring." If the Braves chose Grissom or Shewmake as their beginning shortstop-- as well as for a number of weeks, all signs were that they would-- the team would certainly've maintained Arcia in the utility role he had last period. However in that circumstance, Ehire Adrianza likely would have exercised his right to pull out of his minor-league agreement at the end of springtime training when he really did not make the group. That would have allowed him to authorize in other places, as well as several teams are looking for experienced utility players. Ron Washington on optioning both young #Braves shortstops: "I'm taking a look at the procedure. The procedure is maintaining, and consistency. That's what it is. And they remain in the procedure right currently. And also they have actually got a really, very, very brilliant future. It just really did not occur this springtime."-- David O'Brien ) March 22, 2023With Arcia at shortstop, the Braves will certainly maintain Adrianza as their utility infielder. He also has lots of outfield experience." The depth, " Snitker said of why the moves were made. "They can drop as well as get repetitions and innings at Gwinnett), and the experience. As we have actually seen in the past with our young players, the a lot more we can offer them time to period and also create, the much better they're mosting likely to remain in the long term for us." AdvertisementSnitker met with both young players after the decisions were made." There was only favorable points to state regarding their job values, exactly how they came into camp, " Snitker claimed. "They can be found in and performed, so it was really positive messages on both of them people. And also they were very responsive. I know they're going to drop and also they're going to work their tails off as well as do everything they can to boost as a ballplayer." He added, "I told them, I can not argue with anything you did. It's practically, we have inner conversations, we chatted, and we're opting for the experience, basically. And trying to maintain the deepness. We've always spoken about those reps. And also those innings that you're going to get in Three-way A are very useful for any type of young player, as we have actually seen with a whole lot of our people throughout the years." Grissom as well as Shewmake will certainly create the center infield at Triple-A Gwinnett, where Grissom will play some 2nd base but mainly shortstop-- he needs to continue developing his defense at that placement-- and Shewmake will play some shortstop however primarily keystone, given that he's currently a solid defender at brief yet does not have as much experience at second about what he saw this spring from Grissom, 22, and Shewmake 25, Washington said, "I've seen terrific procedure. When you remain in the procedure and you're working, particularly at the major-league degree, it has to do with uniformity. It's not about the outcomes, it has to do with uniformity. And also I saw both of them expand. They're going to remain to grow." There was never ever any question they had some development coming, and also this year we've seen it." Yet the Braves determined that if they really did not have to give up depth right now, why do it? They agreed that more time at Three-way A focused on shortstop defense can help Grissom, that was Atlanta's fill-in second baseman last August when mobilized from Double A. And they're particular that even more minor-league time can help Shewmake, who succeeded offensively this spring after making modifications to his swing, however that has actually only done it in a small example size after creating mediocre-at-best offense in the past two minor-league , 28, is a seven-year expert that was Milwaukee's primary shortstop from 2017 through 2020, before shedding that task and being traded to the Braves in April 2021. He hit.277 with 15 house runs as well as 14 swiped bases in 2017 as well as also had 15 homers in 2019, but his career statistics are far from stellar:.243 average with 53 homers, 223 RBIs, 40 steals and a. 664 OPS in 641 's a solid defender that struck.244 with nine homers and also a. 733 OPS in 67 games for the Braves last season when his career-best 104 OPS+ was 4 percent much better than a league-average hitter. He was playing great sphere as Ozzie Albies' fill-in at keystone prior to Arcia also obtained harmed Cubs Store, drawing a hamstring in August to require the emergency situation call-up of Grissom from Dual A. Shewmake had actually suffered a season-ending knee injury a couple of days earlier, or else he could've gotten the call.) Now, Arcia is getting an opportunity to be a starting shortstop once more. He said he really did not recognize what had actually happened, that the two young shortstops had actually been optioned and the work was his, until he saw it on social networks Tuesday when the Braves were off." And after that I obtained all the congratulations from everyone, " he stated through a translator. "I really feel very happy for this chance. With that said said, I simply intend to provide my outright best shot and to help the group win every game feasible as well as to win championships. That's what we're here for." He stated of Grissom and Shewmake, "Certainly significant talent, both of them. Can not state that enough. The team does things for a reason. Regarding my participation in it, all I can do is offer my best shot each time, and simply remain to sustain the team in any method that I can." Arcia stated he played wintertime ball in his native Venezuela to attempt and also proceed the momentum he constructed last season. He wished he could be thought about for a bigger role if one became available. It did after the Braves didn't re-sign freelance shortstop Dansby Swanson, who mosted likely to the Cubs." I desired to simply maintain dealing with my game, maintain making adjustments as well as everything, hopefully with the concept that it can develop into this, " said Arcia, who had 2 hits and also 4 RBIs including a three-run homer Wednesday against Detroit in the very first game given that the choice was made to select him at 's batting.286 with two homers and also 8 RBIs in 34 plate appearances this spring, with a. 412 OBP as well as.500 punching portion." I've been focusing on a few of the offensive stuff, recognizing that the defense exists, " Arcia stated, "but additionally knowing that I need to maintain working as well as improving the protection also." Washington stated, "He's a pro. He recognizes exactly how to play shortstop. He did it for four or 5 years in Milwaukee. He hasn't shed his skill collection, currently he's getting an opportunity. As well as our team believe he's mosting likely to confiscate it, he's mosting likely to do a good job for us." Snitker stated when the young shortstops were getting most of the having fun time at shortstop early in camp, he spoke with Arcia concerning the situation." I told him earlier, 'I understand you can play brief.' I wished to look at the other 2, " he stated. "He simply silently deals with his business. He has the last number of years that we've had him. He remains prepared, as well as when we require to contact him, anywhere it is, he prepares to go. He loaded in for Ozzie actually well in 2015. I despised when Arcia) obtained harmed. He's a strong ballplayer. He's played a whole lot of shortstop in his life, been on championship groups. We feel truly great concerning him manning the position." Picture of Vaughn Grissom: Jonathan Dyer/ United States Today).