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Arcia is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS against Colorado on Friday.

Arcia will retreat to a spot on the pine after going 1-for-4 during Thursday's victory. In his place, Hernan Perez is set to man the shortstop position and bat sixth in the order. Look for Arcia to be available as a defensive replacement.

Swanson (hand) is not on Atlanta's 25-man roster for the NLDS against the Dodgers.

As expected, Swanson remains sidelined with a partially torn ligament in his left hand that he suffered Sept. 25 versus the Mets. It comes as no surprise that he was withheld from this round of play since manager Brian Snitker acknowledged Tuesday that Swanson was "doubtful" to return in time to play this series. Since rosters are flexible following each round of the postseason, Swanson could return for the NLCS should the Braves advance.

Swanson said his left hand is improving "slowly, but surely," Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Swanson missed the final five games of the regular season after suffering a partially torn ligament in his left hand. While the shortstop is a long shot to make the Braves' NLDS roster, Swanson said he's hoping to be ready for the NLCS should the Braves advance without him. Charlie Culberson will likely fill in for Swanson at shortstop against the Dodgers.

Swanson (hand) is not expected to return in time to make the Braves' NLDS roster, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Swanson missed the final five games of the regular season after suffering a partially torn ligament in his left hand. Charlie Culberson will likely be the Braves' starting shortstop against the Dodgers, but Swanson could be ready to return should his team advance to the NLCS without him.

Swanson (hand) didn't take any swings Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Swanson was unable to take a step forward in his recovery process with just a few days remaining until the NLDS begins. If he can't ramp up his baseball activities in the next few days, he won't be included on the 25-man roster. Swanson could still return for the NLCS, given the Braves advance to the next round of the postseason.

Baez went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and three runs scored in Sunday's 10-5 win over the Cardinals.

Baez's strong performance helped the Cubs to a win and a one-game playoff with the Brewers for the NL Central division title on Monday. The 25-year-old has been dynamic all season, as he's posted new career highs with 34 home runs, 40 doubles, 101 runs scored, 111 RBI and 21 steals. Baez could very well end up as the NL MVP at the end of the year.

Swanson (hand) took dry swings Saturday but felt some discomfort, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Manager Brian Snitker seemed somewhat lukewarm about Swanson's availability for the NLDS before the weekend, and David O'Brien of The Athletic reports that this development has made him more uneasy, if anything. An official announcement regarding the shortstop's status might not come until Wednesday, so it will be important for him to ramp up his activity quickly in the next couple days.

Turner went 3-for-6 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Rockies.

Turner took Jon Gray deep in the second inning to record his 19th home run of the season. He's either homered or stolen a base in five of his last 10 games, ending the season on a strong note. Turner currently sits just one long ball shy of a 20/40 season, as he has 43 stolen bases in 2018.

Crawford (shoulder) has six appearances as a pinch hitter since his last start Sept. 19.

Crawford was dealing with shoulder soreness for the back half of September but has been regularly used to pinch hit over the last couple of weeks. The 23-year-old is unlikely to be called upon for a high-leverage spot given his .214/.319/.393 slash line for the season.

Ahmed is not starting Saturday against the Padres.

Ahmed has gone just 3-for-33 in his last 10 games. Ketel Marte will start at shortstop in his absence.