Tyler Pastornicky

Pastornicky didn't make his spring debut until March 21, having been delayed significantly at the start of camp due to his recovery from ACL surgery, but he beat the odds and managed to avoid the DL to start the year. Manager Fredi Gonzalez gave him just two starts in the season's first month, however, and Pastornicky flopped in a very brief audition in the starting second base role in May after Dan Uggla finally wore out his welcome, ultimately earning him a ticket back to Triple-A Gwinnett late in the month. His surgically-repaired knee flared up briefly, but it proved to be just a minor setback, and Pastornicky returned to post a .313 average with Gwinnett after the All-Star break. It wasn't enough for the former fifth-round pick to earn a September callup, and while Pastornicky managed to hold onto his 40-man roster spot at the Rule 5 deadline, the 25-year-old's offensive limitations are well established at this point and it wouldn't be a surprise if he lost his roster spot during the season.