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Prospect Albies headed to Futures Game

Albies will serve as the Braves' only representative in this year's SiriusXM Futures Game, which will be contested on July 12 at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park. The 18-year-old shortstop from Curacao will play for the World Team during this contest that annually provides baseball's top prospects a chance to compete against each other and kick off the All-Star Game festivities.

The 17th annual SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game takes place at 3 p.m. ET on July 12, and it can be seen live on MLB Network and MLB.com, with Matt Vasgersian, Dan Plesac, Heidi Watney and Jonathan Mayo on the call.