Atlanta is back at it after a much welcomed day off against the Arizona Diamonbacks who come to town after receiving bad news regarding starter and former Brave Shelby Miller who was sent to the 10-day DL with right elbow inflammation. Atlanta and Arizona will do battle in a three game set before the incoming All-Star break.
Let’s take a look at some of the very early candidates for Atlanta to choose from in next year’s draft with their compensation pick at number nine overall thanks to not being able to sign Carter Stewart this year. Stewart’s medicals were simply too high a risk for Atlanta to justify offering him the full slot amount.