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Braves send rookie SS Tyler Pastornicky to minors

Posted May 30, 2012 on AP on Fox
PLAYERS: Tyler Pastornicky,  Andrelton Simmons,  Jack Wilson
TEAMS: Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves have optioned rookie shortstop Tyler Pastornicky to Triple-A Gwinnett, announcing the move following Wednesday night's 10-7 win over St. Louis. Andrelton Simmons, who is hitting .292 at Double-A Mississippi, was called up and is expected to take over the starting job. General manager Frank Wren said Simmons has ''special talents'' at shortstop. Simmons almost beat out Pastornicky in spring training. The team is off on Thursday. Simmons will join the team for Friday's first game of a weekend series at Washington. Pastornicky was hitting .248 with seven errors as the primary starter. Veteran Jack Wilson started at shortstop against the Cardinals and had an error.
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