Braves trade Luis Guilorme to Angels

It’s also unclear who the Braves will elevate to take Guillorme’s place. They are off Thursday before opening a three-game series in New York against the Mets on Friday. With Guillorme gone, Luke Williams is the only backup infielder on the roster. The Braves could add David Fletcher, who was with the team for a week while starting second baseman Ozzie Albies was recovering from a broken toe.

Guilorme was a good contact hitter from the left side, but the Braves shouldn’t lose too much. He was never going to play a big role for them.

Before the trade, Guillorme was 3 for 20 with three RBIs for the Braves. Along with Fletcher, he helped fill the Albies void.

Guilorme also pitched for the Braves. In a blowout loss to the Mets, he allowed four runs in one inning.

The Braves’ starting infielders play every day. Barring injury, Guilorme would never have had many opportunities in Atlanta.

The Braves acquired Fletcher in a trade with the Angels this offseason. The next month, they signed Guillorme, which was a surprise because it seemed like Fletcher might have been in contention to be the backup infielder before that.

From now on, Guilorme is with the Angels.