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Dansby Swanson may be longshot for Braves' NLDS roster

02 of October 2018

FILE - In this May 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) warms up before the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, in Atlanta. The Braves are trying to determine the status of shortstop Dansby Swanson, who has a sore wrist, as they prepare to open their NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers .(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File),FILE - In this May 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) warms up before the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, in Atlanta. The Braves are trying to determine the status of shortstop Dansby Swanson, who has a sore wrist, as they prepare to open their NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers .(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

ATLANTA (AP) — Shortstop Dansby Swanson did not participate in the Atlanta Braves’ light workout Tuesday and appears to be a longshot to make the team’s roster for its NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Swanson partially tore a ligament in his left hand on a swing against the Mets’ Noah Syndergaard on Sept. 24. He had pain when he tried to swing a bat Saturday in Philadelphia and received more treatment Tuesday, remaining inside while his teammates were on the SunTrust Park field.

Manager Brian Snitker says Swanson has “a chance” to play, but added “I don’t know how great of one.”

Braves players were not made available to reporters for interviews during what was officially a day off.

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