Shortstop Traded by Tigers at 2025 Deadline Makes MLB Debut with Atlanta

Former Alabama shortstop makes his MLB debut with Atlanta Braves

Former Alabama standout Jim Jarvis made his Major League debut on Wednesday as the starting shortstop for the Atlanta Braves in a 3-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners in an interleague game at T-Mobile Park.

Shortstop traded by Tigers at 2025 deadline makes MLB debut with Atlanta

DETROIT -- Former Detroit Tigers minor-league infielder Jim Jarvis made his Major League debut on Wednesday afternoon for the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves promote former Alabama shortstop to make MLB debut

As announced by the organization Wednesday morning, the Atlanta Braves have promoted former Alabama baseball shortstop Jim Jarvis to make his MLB debut.

Jim Jarvis Joining Atlanta Braves - Alabama Athletics

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Jim Jarvis, a member of the Crimson Tide from 2020-23, was recalled by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, marking his first stint on a Major League roster, as his first game appearance will signify his MLB debut. The former Alabama shortstop becomes the second former Crimson Tide player to reach the big leagues this season (Connor Prielipp) and becomes the 74th player in program history to attain Major League status.

Former Alabama INF Jim Jarvis to make MLB debut with Atlanta Braves

Jim Jarvis will make his MLB debut on Wednesday. The former Alabama infielder not only got the call on Wednesday, but was announced as an Atlanta Braves starter for the team’s series finale against the Seattle Mariners. The Braves revealed their starting lineup, with Jarvis batting ninth and starting at shortstop. Game 3!#BravesCountry pic.twitter.com/xlhCE2VBDX— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 6, 2026 Originally from San Diego, Jarvis was a member…