The Atlanta Braves had a relatively successful 2023 season but fell short of their goal of winning the World Series under manager Brian Snittker, who is expected back with the team.
On Wednesday afternoon, it was revealed that the Braves have sent shortstop David Fletcher to the team’s Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers affiliate. The news was shared by reporter David O’Brien on X.
“The #Braves outrighted David Fletcher to Triple-A Gwinnett,” O’Brien wrote. “Doesn’t signal anything; they fully expect him to be their primary utility infielder. Just made this move for flexibility, since they knew they could do it and not lose him to another team, etc. Just a procedural move.”
Fletcher hit .247 with two home runs and 12 RBI in 89 at-bats last season for Snittker’s team. He played in 31 games and had an OPS of .628. The previous season, Fletcher hit .255 in 216 at-bats with two home runs and 17 RBI.
In 2021, he hit .262 with 27 doubles, showing off his power in the batter’s box over the long haul of the season prior to becoming a utility man for the Braves.
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