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Braves clear way to call up Swanson with Aybar trade

U.S team's Dansby Swanson, of the Atlanta Braves, warms up prior to the All-Star Futures game against the World team on July 10 in San Diego. - photo by Lenny Ignelzi

AP 16192743857222 — U.S team's Dansby Swanson, of the Atlanta Braves, warms up prior to the All-Star Futures game against the World team on July 10 in San Diego. - photo by Lenny Ignelzi

ATLANTA — Braves shortstop Erick Aybar has been traded to the Detroit Tigers, clearing a path for Alanta to call up top prospect Dansby Swanson. Swanson, the No. 1 overall draft pick of 2015, will be in the lineup at shortstop on Wednesday against Minnesota in his major league debut.

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