Orlando Arcia recovering from tooth extraction; Michael Harris II runs

Zack Short was once again at shortstop for Wednesday’s game against the Giants. He was batting ninth again.

Given that he can’t chew, would Arcia need a conditioning period upon his return?

“We’ll have to wait and see,” Snitker said. “I know Ozzie (Albies) even said he talked to him and he didn’t feel too good because there was obviously a lot of infection inside.”

The Braves, as Snitker mentioned, have been sending Arcia protein shakes to make sure he can continue to get nutrients while he can’t eat much real food. For his sake, let’s hope Arcia starts to feel better.

Nacho Alvarez, who played shortstop in Triple-A, was removed from the Gwinnett Stripers’ lineup Wednesday. But Alvarez just wasn’t healthy.

When Snitker spoke, it didn’t sound like the Braves needed to put Arcia on injured reserve. They have Short and Luke Williams to provide infield coverage while Arcia heals.

Harris runs for first time since injury

When asked if he had ever taken up running, Michael Harris II stood at his locker wearing a Spider-Man headband, trying to wipe the sweat off his face.

“Judging by my sweat, that’s kind of what I did for the first time on the field,” Harris said. “I felt good and ready to take the next step.”

Harris (hamstring strain) has been on injured reserve for about three weeks.

“He’s still a long way from being able to participate in any kind of rehabilitation,” Snitker said. “But it’s a good thing he’s finally moving in that direction.”

Last season, Harris suffered a back injury. He learned a lot about patience.

He can use those lessons now.

“I was so eager to play, I knew I couldn’t rush it,” he said. “It’s a long season, so I think the most important thing is the end of the season, so you have to be 100 per cent towards the end instead of trying to come back quickly and play a few games and risk getting injured again.”

One thing about Laureano

Snitker said Ramon Laureano, who had a back problem that turned into an oblique problem, can’t run or swing yet. He’s feeling better, though.

“It’s good, but it’s a long way from there, with these things,” Snitker said. “As we know, it takes so long.”