The Atlanta Braves made a notable lineup tweak for Monday night’s series finale against the New York Mets at Truist Park in Georgia, with Jim Jarvis listed to start at shortstop.
The move came one day after the Braves dropped a 10-9 game to the Mets on Sunday. Atlanta entered Monday first in the National League East, so the final game of the series still carried some significance even with the club holding the division lead.
Braves shuffle the order for the series finale
Monday’s lineup also included a change in the top half of the order. Drake Baldwin, who had been leading off before Monday, was moved down to fourth. Michael Harris II was a popular talking point among observers after the lineup was announced, with one reaction noting a preference for Harris in the leadoff spot while Acuña is out.
Jarvis’ presence at shortstop gave the Braves a different look on the infield for the last game of the set. Another reaction from fans pointed to interest in seeing Jarvis play again after what was described as a promising previous outing.
What Jarvis brings into the matchup
The lineup decision came at a time when Atlanta has been trying to steady itself over a longer stretch. The Braves were 52-36 overall, 4-6 over their last 10 games, and 27-17 in 44 home games. They had also played 88 games, making every lineup choice a little more meaningful as the season moves deeper into the summer.
Jarvis’ start at shortstop did not change the larger picture for Atlanta, but it did show how the Braves were adjusting on a game-by-game basis as they tried to close out the series against the Mets with a better result.
