Atlanta Braves Announce Jim Jarvis Decision During Mets Series

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 22: Jim Jarvis #74 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a single during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on July 22, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 1: Jim Jarvis #74 of the Atlanta Braves fields a ball during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on August 1, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images) Getty

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 22: Jim Jarvis #74 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after scoring during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on July 22, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 10: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets slides safely into second base after hitting a double against Jim Jarvis #74 of the Atlanta Braves to lead off the second inning at Truist Park on August 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Getty

The Atlanta Braves are slated to begin the series finale of a three-game set with the New York Mets at Truist Park at 7:15 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.

The Mets won the first game 8-5 on Monday. The Braves won the second game 4-0 on Tuesday.

Ahead of the finale, the Braves announced a decision regarding shortstop Jim Jarvis.

Atlanta Braves Announce Jim Jarvis News During Mets Series​

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GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 1: Jim Jarvis #74 of the Atlanta Braves fields a ball during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on August 1, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images)


Jarvis is out of the lineup for Wednesday’s matchup with the Mets. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout as the ninth hitter and shortstop in Tuesday’s win.

Here is the Braves’ full lineup for Wednesday:

1. Ronald Acuña. Jr. RF
2. Drake Baldwin DH
3. Matt Olson 1B
4. Ozzie Albies 2B
5. Michael Harris II CF
6. Mauricio Dubón SS
7. Lane Thomas LF
8. Austin Riley 3B
9. Sean Murphy C

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GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 22: Jim Jarvis #74 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after scoring during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on July 22, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)


Jarvis, a 25-year-old rookie, has struggled this season, hitting just .222/.274/.323 with one home run, five doubles and 11 RBI. On the bright side, he has posted +5 Defensive Runs Saved over 270 1/3 innings.

Atlanta selected his contract on May 6 and then optioned him six days later. The Braves recalled the shortstop on July 2, and he has remained with the big-league squad since.

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GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 10: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets slides safely into second base after hitting a double against Jim Jarvis #74 of the Atlanta Braves to lead off the second inning at Truist Park on August 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


The Detroit Tigers selected Jarvis in the 11th round (No. 320 overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft.

Detroit traded Jarvis to the Braves for right-hander Rafael Montero at the 2025 trade deadline.

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