Good news for the Braves: Dansby Swanson is expected back in the lineup tomorrow after missing just about two weeks with back tightness. With about two weeks left in Spring Training, his return will give him a chance to get back into a rhythm as the Braves head towards Opening Day in New York on April 3.
Dansby Swanson (back tightness) expected in #Braves lineup on Saturday, Adonis Garcia (hamstring) could also return that day.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienAJC) March 16, 2026
Adonis Garcia has missed about a week with his hamstring issue at this point, and also looks likely to return soon. Rio Ruiz has gotten the bulk of playing time at third base in his absence and has hit .270/.341/.378 this spring, which may not be enough to play his way on the Opening Day roster or unseat Garcia’s position as the primary third baseman.
Swanson was absolutely torching the ball in the Grapefruit League before his hiatus, hitting .438/.526/.688. Garcia was showing little patience, with just one walk and one strikeout in nine games, but was enjoying a .333/.360/.500 triple-slash.
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