Atlanta placed Nacho Alvarez on the 10-day IL Tuesday due to left wrist inflammation, per team updates, stemming from a late February tweak.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez’s wrist injury from late February lingers into a Tuesday IL stint, eligible to return April 4, though a minors assignment likely awaits post-recovery for Atlanta’s prospect. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his upside for a potential 2025 call-up to Atlanta’s lineup if he heals and performs well in the minors.

Nacho Alvarez said Saturday that his left wrist is improving and he expects to get back into games within a couple of days, per team updates.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez tweaked that wrist swinging in Thursday’s first inning, but the 21-year-old infielder isn’t sweating it—sounds like a minor bump. He’s pushing for a bench role with Atlanta after tearing up Triple-A last year at .297/.398/.463 with 42 RBI and 10 steals over 64 games. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues might flag him as a sleeper—his bat and speed could shine if he sneaks onto the roster.

Nacho Alvarez Jr. left Thursday's spring training game with discomfort in his left wrist.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez was reportedly in pain swinging on the third strike in his first-inning at-bat. He will likely be further evaluated by Atlanta.

The Braves have optioned Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez will head back to the minor leagues after struggling at the plate in his time with the Braves. Whit Merrifield should see regular playing time at second base until Ozzie Albies returns from the IL.

Nacho Alvarez is in the starting lineup for the Braves Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez will start at second base and bat second against the Reds. He will be making his MLB debut.