Prado (bruised ankle) did not start Friday against the Dodgers,

Prado (bruised ankle) did not start Friday against the Dodgers, but was able to enter the game in the ninth as a pinch-hitter. [...]

Braves | Trio ailing

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves OF Ryan Church (elbow) and SS Yunel Escobar (wrist) were both unavailable to play Friday, July 31. 2B Martin Prado (ankle) did not start but flew out as a pinch hitter.

Braves | Prado leaves Thursday game

Atlanta Braves IF Martin Prado (ankle) was struck near the left ankle by a line drive in batting practice and hobbled off Thursday, July 30, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Prado hopes to play July 31.

Prado struck on the ankle in BP

News: Braves 2B Martin Prado, who was scheduled for a day off anyway, missed Thursday's game at Florida after getting hit by a line drive on the ankle during batting practice, according to MLB.com. The injury didn't require X-rays, and the Braves consider him day to day. [...]

Because Prado didn't get hit directly on his ankle bone, the

Because Prado didn't get hit directly on his ankle bone, the Braves opted not to X-ray his injury. With his ankle heavily taped, Prado was able to walk around the clubhouse after the game without much discomfort. While he said that he was hopeful to play on Friday, indications are he'll also likely miss a couple of starts. That means more playing time at second base for Kelly Johnson, who went hitless in four at-bats Thursday, dropping his average to .225.

Prado out with bruised ankle

Martin Prado was out of the Braves' lineup on Thusday after being hit with a line drive during batting practice, according to MLB.com. Prado is listed as day-to-day with a bruised left ankle.

Our View: The injury isn't expected to be serious, as Prado will not undergo any X-rays, but he could miss some time. We will keepyou updated on his status going forward.

Martin Prado was nailed with a line drive during pre-game batting

Martin Prado was nailed with a line drive during pre-game batting practice Thursday, leaving him with a deep ankle bruise. X-rays were negative, but it sounds like Prado will miss a couple of games. [...]

Martin Prado was nailed with a line drive during pre-game batting

Martin Prado was nailed with a line drive during pre-game batting practice Thursday, leaving him with a deep ankle bruise. X-rays were negative, but it sounds like Prado will miss a couple of games. [...]

Prado got hit by a line drive on the left ankle in pregame warmups

Prado got hit by a line drive on the left ankle in pregame warmups and has been taken for x-rays, SportsSouth reports. [...]

Braves | Prado drives in four runs Friday

Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado went 2-for-5 Friday, July 24, against the Milwaukee Brewers, with a home run and four RBIs, according to The Associated Press.

Prado drives in four runs

News: Atlanta INF Martin Prado drove in four runs on Friday night to help the Braves top the Brewers. Prado went deep for the 6th time on the season in the 3rd inning for a three-run blast. He went 2 for 5 and added another RBI. He also walked during the game and is batting .326 on the season. [...]

Somebody tell Prado that, even though Kelly Johnson has returned

Somebody tell Prado that, even though Kelly Johnson has returned from the DL, the second base gig is his. The 25-year-old has been playing like his job is on the line ever since he took over for Johnson in early-July. Since then Prado is ripping at a smoldering .367 clip with a pair of homers, 19 runs scored and 12 ribbies and has established himself on firm ground in mixed leagues.

Martin Prado homered and knocked in four runs in a win over

Martin Prado homered and knocked in four runs in a win over the Brewers on Friday night. Prado finished the night 2-for-5 with a walk. He now has 10 multi-hit games this month. [...]

Prado Producing in Atlanta

Entering the 2009 season, Martin Prado wasn’t really in the immediate plans of the Atlanta Braves. The Venezuelan-born Prado made his living by subbing at any position where a need arose: second, third, first, outfield, shortstop…you name a spot, and Martin has manned it at some point. His lumber, however, was considered fringy. Prado posted [...]

Prado rebounds with three-hit game

News: Braves 3B Martin Prado, whose 10-game hitting streak came to an end with an 0-for-4 day Monday, bounced back with a 3-for-5 day Tuesday against the Giants. He scored three runs and drove in one. He's now batting .367 (29 for 79) in July, with multiple hits in nine of 18 games. [...]

Braves | Prado busy in win Tuesday

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado had three hits and scored three runs in a win Tuesday, July 21. He began the day tied for the major league lead with 26 hits in July.

Prado keeps hitting as Braves win

Martin Prado went 3-for-5 on Tuesday night, raising his average to .324, as the Braves crushed the Giants 8-1 at home.

Our View: Prado has been on absolute tear since mid-June, and should be considered in any format if you need a third baseman.

Braves keep hitting, beat Giants 8-1

Martin Prado and the Atlanta Braves continued their hot July, beating the San Francisco Giants 8-1 on Tuesday night to move two games over .500 for the first time in almost two months.

Simply put, Prado has been one of baseball's hottest hitters

Simply put, Prado has been one of baseball's hottest hitters in July, ripping .371 (26-for-70) with nine doubles and 14 runs scored. When Kelly Johnson returns from the disabled list later this month, he'll find himself on the bench thanks to the outstanding job Prado has done in his absence.

Prado stays hot with homer, double

News: Braves 2B Martin Prado had another multi-hit game Friday against the Mets, going 2 for 5 with a homer, a double and two runs scored. He now has an eight-game hitting streak during which he's batting .382 (13 for 34) with five multi-hit games during that stretch. [...]

Prado bangs out two more hits

Martin Prado continued his hot hitting on Sunday with a 2-for-4 performance in the Braves' 8-7 loss to the Rockies. He also walked, scored a run and drove in a run.

Our View: Prado is not a power threat (four homers), but he is hitting .330 on the season and has been raking in July at a .412 clip. He's earned the starting job at second base as a result of his hot hitting since June.

Braves infielder Martin Prado, who originally took over as the

News: Braves infielder Martin Prado, who originally took over as the team's second baseman, has gotten starts at first base lately even against right-handed pitchers. He went 1 for 5 at first base Saturday at Colorado and is batting .442 (23 for 52) over his last 12 games. [...]

Prado has been simply sensational since taking over for the

Prado has been simply sensational since taking over for the injured Kelly Johnson in late June. In fact, since June 30, Prado is hitting a nuclear .468 (22-for-47) with eight doubles, 11 runs scored and an eagle-eyed 5/2 BB/K ratio at the dish. His hot-hitting and multi-position eligibility (1B/2B/3B) make him a valuable -- and versatile -- option in all formats.

Prado has been on an absolute tear recently, going 20-for-43

Prado has been on an absolute tear recently, going 20-for-43 (.465) with eight RBIs in his last 10 contests. He could get another start at third base Friday if Chipper Jones isn't healthy enough to return. In any case, Prado should be scooped up in standard formats given his hot batting stroke.

Braves 2B/3B Martin Prado went 2 for 4 with two walks, an RBI

News: Braves 2B/3B Martin Prado went 2 for 4 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Cubs. [...]

Analysis: At this time last week, Prado was simply fighting to gain more playing time with the Braves. Seven days later, he finds himself at the center of attention with a full-time gig at second base. Prado hit .577 (15-for-26) with a .621 on-base percentage during last week's six-game span.

Jason Frasor earned his third save of the season Monday despite

Jason Frasor earned his third save of the season Monday despite allowing two earned runs on three hits and one walk with one strikeout in 1 1/3 innings against the Yankees.

Analysis: At this time last week, Prado was simply fighting to gain more playing time with the Braves. Seven days later, he finds himself at the center of attention with a full-time gig at second base. Prado hit .577 (15-for-26) with a .621 on-base percentage during last week's six-game span.

Martin Prado was named National League Player of the Week presented

Martin Prado was named National League Player of the Week presented by Bank of America after leading the league with 15 hits for the period ending Sunday.

Analysis: At this time last week, Prado was simply fighting to gain more playing time with the Braves. Seven days later, he finds himself at the center of attention with a full-time gig at second base. Prado hit .577 (15-for-26) with a .621 on-base percentage during last week's six-game span.

Prado honored as NL Player of the Week

Atlanta infielder Martin Prado was named National League Player of the Week presented by Bank of America after leading the league with 15 hits for the period ending Sunday.

Braves | Prado named NL Player of the Week

The Sports Network reports Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado was named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, July 5. He hit .577 with 15 hits, eight doubles and 26 total bases during the week.

Braves | Prado has four-hit game Sunday

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado was 4-for-4 with two doubles Sunday, July 5, against the Washington Nationals.

Manny Ramirez sat out of the starting lineup on Sunday before

Manny Ramirez sat out of the starting lineup on Sunday before flying out in a pinch-hit at-bat.

Analysis: Bobby Cox gave Prado a chance to win the permanent second base job, and the 25-year-old has delivered thus far. He’s scorched the ball in his last six games at a .577 clip with eight extra-base hits and six RBIs in that span. A few more games like this could buy him long-term playing time and owners’ trust in deeper mixed leagues.

Braves 2B Martin Prado went 4 for 4 with a walk in Sunday's

News: Braves 2B Martin Prado went 4 for 4 with a walk in Sunday's loss to the Nationals. [...]

Prado went 3-for-6 with two doubles in the Braves' win over

Prado went 3-for-6 with two doubles in the Braves' win over the Nationals Friday. [...]

Atlanta INF Martin Prado showed off his hitting skills on Wednesday

News: Atlanta INF Martin Prado showed off his hitting skills on Wednesday in a win over the Phillies. Prado hit Cole Hamels hard in the game and went 2 for 4 with a double and two RBI. Prado also scored three times as he walked and added a single. He's hitting .305 on the season. [...]

Prado raps two more hits, Braves roll

Martin Prado stayed hot on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with three runs and two RBIs as the Braves dispatched the Phillies with extreme prejudice, 11-1.

Our View: Braves manager Bobby Cox recently said Prado will be the team's starting second baseman for the foreseeable future, and he has earned it, raising his batting average 61 points since June 1.

Manager Bobby Cox has installed Martin Prado as his every-day

Manager Bobby Cox has installed Martin Prado as his every-day second baseman, at least for the foreseeable future. Asked if Prado had overtaken Kelly Johnson as the starter, Cox replied: "Right now, yes. [...]

Prado went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in Tuesday's win

Prado went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in Tuesday's win over the Phillies, and afterward manager Bobby Cox suggested that Prado had surpassed Kelly Johnson as the starting second baseman, the Associated Press reports. "Right now, yes. He's too hot to take out unless his groin flares up," Cox said, referring to Prado's nagging injury. "Yeah, we'll keep him in there for a little while." [...]

Prado went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in Tuesday's win

Prado went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in Tuesday's win over the Phillies, and afterward manager Bobby Cox suggested that Prado had surpassed Kelly Johnson as the starting second baseman, the Associated Press reports. "Right now, yes. He's too hot to take out unless his groin flares up," Cox said, referring to Prado's nagging injury. "Yeah, we'll keep him in there for a little while." [...]

Braves | Prado's big night earns starting job for now

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting Atlanta Braves IF Martin Prado had a career-high four hits and four RBIs, including a homer and a game-ending single, in the BravesÂ’ 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, June 30. Manager Bobby Cox told media in the postgame chat that Prado would be the starter at second base for the near future.

Braves infielder Martin Prado got a start at second base over

News: Braves infielder Martin Prado got a start at second base over struggling Kelly Johnson even though the Braves faced a right-hander in Joe Blanton on Tuesday against the Phillies. He played like a man angling for a job, too, going 4 for 5 with a home run, a double and four RBI. [...]