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Braves’ No. 3 prospect is back and making noise in the AFL

ATLANTA -- Tate Southisene’s rapid rise through the Braves’ system was halted when he fractured his right wrist during his first game at Double-A Columbus. But the highly regarded prospect’s recent success indicates he’ll be ready to resume his ascent…

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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11:13 AM

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Braves prospect Tate Southisene has hit .303 through 10 Arizona Fall League games following a fractured wrist.
Southisene posted an .875 OPS and stole 45 bases in the minors before his July 28 injury.
Young left-handed pitcher Briggs McKenzie threw five scoreless innings on Oct. 22 after recovering from forearm irritation.

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Atlanta Braves No. 3 prospect Tate Southisene has returned strongly in the Arizona Fall League with the Glendale Desert Dogs after a fractured wrist ended his season on July 28. Through his first 10 AFL games, the 20-year-old infielder is batting .303 with an .863 OPS and four stolen bases.

Several other Braves prospects are also making an impact in Arizona. Left-hander Briggs McKenzie has delivered strong back-to-back starts following a forearm issue, while 29-year-old pitcher Tyler LaPorte, infielder Owen Carey, and outfielder Isaiah Drake continue to showcase their skills.

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