Albies gets his shot

The Atlanta Braves called up infielder Ozzie Albies, one of the team’s top prospects, to start at second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his major league debut Tuesday night. Albies, 20, becomes the youngest player in the major leagues.

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves called up infielder Ozzie Albies, one of the team’s top prospects, to start at second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his major league debut Tuesday night.

Albies, 20, becomes the youngest player in the major leagues.

Albies said he didn’t expect the promotion but added “I’m ready for it. I’m always ready for it. I’m excited and ready to play right away.”

Another top prospect, right- hander Lucas Sims, also made his debut against the Dodgers. Sims was the team’s first- round pick in 2012.

The Braves added other changes to their lineup. Freddie Freeman, who spent much of his time at third base after returning from a broken left wrist in early July, returned to his natural position at first base.

Matt Adams, whose productive bat at first base prompted Freeman’s move last month, made at least a temporary switch to left field. Matt Kemp, the Braves regular left fielder, is on the 10- day DL with a hamstring injury.

Braves Manager Brian Snitker said Brandon Phillips, pushed out of the lineup by Albies’ promotion, may see some time at third base.

Albies, a native of Curacao, hit .285 with 9 home runs, 41 RBI and 21 stolen bases for Class AAA Gwinnett this season. He started in 82 games at second base and 14 games at shortstop.