Braves activate Dansby Swanson
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 15: Dansby Swanson of the Atlanta Braves walks across the field in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on July 15, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
ATLANTA (FOX 5) - The Braves announced Monday morning they are activating shortstop Dansby Swanson from injured reserve.
He completed his rehab assignment with the Rome Braves over the weekend, going 4-for-10, 1 RBI, and walking three times.
Swanson has been out since July 23 with a bone bruise in his right foot.
In his absence, the Braves utilized Johan Camargo, Charlie Culberson and new addition Adeiny Hechavarria at shortstop.
To make room for Swanson on their roster, the Braves optioned outfileder Adam Duvall to Triple-A Gwinnett. Fellow outfielder Austin Riley will join Duvall in Gwinnett on his rehab assignment.