ATLANTA -- The Braves have the pleasure to watch three of their Minor League affiliates battle for league titles this week. By the time next week arrives, they could be creating a spot on their active roster for Mallex Smith, Rio Ruiz and possibly a couple other prospects.
Smith will return to the Majors after he helps Double-A Mississippi attempt to win the Southern League championship. Ruiz is expected to get his first call to the big leagues once Triple-A Gwinnett concludes its season with an appearance in the International League's Governors Cup Finals.