Smith, prospect Ruiz likely next callups

ATLANTA — The Braves have the pleasure to watch three of their Minor League affiliates battle for league titles this week. By the time next week arrives, they could be creating a spot on their active roster for Mallex Smith, Rio Ruiz and possibly a couple other prospects.

Smith will return to the Majors after he helps Double-A Mississippi attempt to win the Southern League championship. Ruiz is expected to get his first call to the big leagues once Triple-A Gwinnett concludes its season with an appearance in the International League’s Governors Cup Finals.

Over the past week, the Braves have carried 30 active players while facing the Nationals and the Mets. Both of those clubs carried 37 players on their active rosters. This stretch has given Braves manager Brian Snitker a better sense of the imbalance that can be created as teams fill their expanded September roster with a plethora of relievers and bench options.

“I’m looking at some of these rosters we’re playing against and wouldn’t mind calling up the whole team just to equal the playing field a little bit,” Snitker said.

While the Braves might call up a few more players before the end of this season, the primary additions …

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