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Dansby Swanson Coup Hits Peak After Rapid Rise from No. 1 Pick to MLB

On Tuesday, shortstop Dansby Swanson got word that he's headed to the big leagues and will debut Wednesday with the Atlanta Braves, per the team's official Twitter feed.

On Monday, right-hander Shelby Miller made a start for the Reno Aces, the Arizona Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate.

That's significant, because Swanson was a key piece in the trade that shipped Miller from the Braves to the D-Backs this winter.

Swanson is a story unto himself, as we'll delve into shortly. But his role in the Miller swap can't be ignored.

Arizona, recall, selected Swanson with the No.