The Braves may be running out of patience with the left-field situation, and the timing matters. Atlanta has seen its cushion over the Phillies shrink to five games in August, with seven head-to-head matchups still waiting in September. That kind of margin does not feel comfortable, and if the club wants to make a move, the outfield looks like the cleanest place to do it.
One name to watch is Patrick Clohisy, the left-handed hitter who has put together a .946 OPS in 38 games at Triple-A this season. Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter pointed to Clohisy as the kind of player who could either slide right onto a big league bench or force his way into a starting role.
“With speed and the ability to play all three outfield spots, Clohisy is the type of player who can slot seamlessly onto the big league bench and provide value without seeing regular playing time,” Reuter writes.
That kind of profile gives Atlanta some real flexibility. Clohisy could come off the bench, fill in across the outfield, and give the Braves a useful option late in games or in the occasional start once or twice a week. If the team wants depth for the stretch run, he fits the bill.
He might also end up with a bigger opportunity than that. Reuter noted the “lackluster production” from Mike Yastrzemski and Lane Thomas in their platoon in left field, and that could open the door for Clohisy to jump straight into the lineup.
The numbers behind his Triple-A run are eye-catching: a .358 batting average, 48 hits, 29 runs scored, nine doubles, one triple, three home runs, 16 RBIs and 22 stolen bases. He also swiped 79 bags in 2025 and has 59 steals in 108 games between Double-A and Triple-A this season.
With that kind of speed and contact ability, Clohisy has a chance to be more than just depth. If Atlanta makes the call, he could become a meaningful piece down the stretch.
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