16 Brian McCann, C

Brian McCann has yet to start three games in a row since making his season debut May 6, but to me, his productivity tells you everything you need to know about his health. Coming back from offseason shoulder surgery, I thought he might need a few weeks to get back to being a plus offensive catcher, assuming he ever did. But with three home runs in six games, he's already proven those concerns invalid.

Now, he just needs to prove he can handle his usual workload.

If he keeps hitting like that, the Braves will realize his high-contact bat is more valuable than ever in a lineup full of free swingers, and they'll play him. That's how I see it anyway, and my rankings now reflect it. McCann is now ninth among catchers, with room to rise from there.

Braves catcher Brian McCann homered for the third time in four games Monday against the Diamondbacks. He also tied a season-high with three RBI.

Since coming off the disabled list May 6, McCann is batting .333 (7 for 21) with a .762 slugging percentage, three home runs and 10 RBI in six games.

Braves catcher Brian McCann homered for the second straight game Friday against the Giants, going 1 for 3 and driving in two runs. His homer was one of just two extra-base hits for the Braves, who were held to three hits.

McCann is 5 for 16 with two home runs and seven RBI in four games since returning from the disabled list.

Braves catcher Brian McCann found his stroke Thursday, going 3 for 5 in a 6-3 win over the Giants.

McCann hit his first home run of the season, a two-run shot to left center in the second inning, to open the scoring for Atlanta. He finished with three RBI and one run scored while striking out once.

McCann has four hits over his last two games since going 0 for 4 in his first game following his return from shoulder surgery. 

Braves catcher Brian McCann made his season debut Monday night against the Reds. After missing time due to shoulder surgery, he went 0 for 4 with a walk in the 7-4 win. 

McCann is expected to play Tuesday but could receive an off-day Wednesday.