What do the Braves win for Billy Hamilton?

The brave ones did several list moves, including the addition of Billy Hamilton on waivers. The longtime center player for the Reds does not bring much to the table in the penalty area. He currently has the longest streak of league games in the majors and has beaten .211 in 93 games this year before being released by the Royals. Because of this, the Braves do not plan to give him an attack. They plan to use it only as a defensive substitute and pinch runner, according to Ken Rosenthal of L & # 39; athletics.

#Braves does not plan to give Billy Hamilton to-bats. Consider him strictly as a defensive substitute and a precision runner. They will owe him about $ 900,000 in salary and a $ 1 million buyout.

– Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 19, 2019

If used properly, Hamilton can have a positive impact even when players like Austin Riley, Nick Markakis and Ender Inciarte make their comeback. He is perhaps the fastest man in the major leagues and has a fantastic instinct on basepaths. Twenty-three times this year, Hamilton has only been captured five times. This speed also helps on the pitch where he has become one of the best defensive center players of the game. Hamilton has been a Gold Glove Finalist five times, but the Braves, Ender Inciarte, have won each of the past three seasons.

It remains to be seen how long the Braves will need Hamilton. Austin Riley is expected to be back in September, while Nick Markakis and Ender Inciarte will be out at least a month. Because Hamilton was signed before September 1st, he is eligible for the playoffs list. He should have enough time to prove that he deserves a role in October. The Braves will have to pay the remaining 900,000 of his salary this year and a $ 1 million buyout for 2020.

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