When a player is still adjusting to big league speed, it’s unlikely one would want to move said player from his original position. However, with the loss of a middle of the order (douchebag) bat in Marcell Ozuna, the Braves might have to get creative at the trade deadline. Thus far in 2021, Austin Riley, aka ARCHE, is destroying baseballs offensively and bobbling baseballs defensively. I still think he’s going to work out to be an average defender at 3rd with an average twitch and strong throwing arm, but the sample isn’t weighing in his favor in 2021.
A 3rd Baseman? Unlikely, but Maybe
