1. Garcia on DL; Camargo gets call

Versatile Camargo earns promotion with Garcia on DL.

The Braves recalled Johan Camargo, a versatile infielder, from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday to fill the roster spot of Adonis Garcia, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list late Tuesday with left Achilles tendinitis. Jace Peterson will be primary third baseman in Garcia’s absence.

Jace Peterson is penciled in as the Braves’ primary third baseman while Adonis Garcia is on the 10-day disabled list, but the rookie they brought up Wednesday, Johan Camargo, could also see time at the position.

The Braves recalled Camargo, a versatile infielder, from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill the roster spot of Garcia, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list late Tuesday with left Achilles tendinitis.

“It’s unfortunate for Adonis, but for this team it’s next man up,” said Peterson, the Braves’ former starting second baseman who moved to a utility bench role this season.

“For me it’s just continuing to prepare at all these positions. For now I’ll be at third, and just wish Adonis quick healing.”

Braves manager Brian Snitker said Camargo’s defensive flexibility — he can play second base, shortstop, third base and, if necessary, the outfield — and switch-hitting ability gave him an edge over other call-up possibilities such as third-base prospect Rio Ruiz.

Camargo, 23, hit .307 (27 for 88) with five doubles, three homers, 15 RBIs and an .806 OPS in 22 games at Gwinnett, and was 1 for 4 with an RBI single in five games for the Braves from April 11-19 in his first major league stint.

“I may throw Camargo over there and let him play a little bit,” Snitker said. “But yeah, for now (Peterson is the primary third baseman). ... Camargo, you can throw him in there at third, second and short, that’s the luxury of him. He’s been swinging the bat good.

“But Jace has done a really good job. It’ll be good to get him active a little more.”

Camargo was considered for a major league utility job at spring training before a rash of errors at shortstop indicated he might need more time in the minors.

Garcia started at third base in 31 of the first 32 games before sitting Saturday and Tuesday with the Achilles problem that worsened this week in Toronto. He hit .282 with three homers and 13 RBIs in his past 19 games before going on the DL.

Before Wednesday, Peterson had three starts at third base this season, including Tuesday at Toronto. He hit .214 with a .621 OPS in 81 plate appearances.