# Has Jorge Mateo Taken Over the Atlanta Braves’ Shortstop Job?

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Podcast: [Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948)
Published: 2026-06-01T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Atlanta Braves shake up the lineup as Jorge Mateo makes his case for the starting shortstop spot. With Walt Weiss aggressively pulling levers—benching stars like Austin Riley and riding Mateo’s red-hot bat and elite defense—the Braves are challenging the tradition of contracts outweighing performance. Should Mateo have the job for good, or is this only a temporary spark? Host Jake Mastroianni recaps the Braves’ series against the Reds, spotlighting Ronald Acuña Jr.’s electrifying resurgence, Michael Harris’s hot streak, and the bullpen's resilience despite short outings from Grant Holmes and Spencer Strider. Key talking points include the ongoing struggles of Ha-Seong Kim, Weiss’s new managerial approach, and the ripple effect across the Braves’ batting order. Can this bold strategy propel the Braves deeper into the season, or will regression hit? Don’t miss this breakdown of Atlanta’s evolving mindset and playoff ambitions.

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