Alex Gonzalez was not offered arbitration by the Braves.

The Braves had a chance at securing a supplemental draft choice for the Type B free agent, but they didn't want to risk the chance that Gonzalez would accept arbitration and make something close to $3 million in 2012. The 35-year-old batted .241/.270/.372 with 15 home runs, 56 RBI and a .642 OPS over 593 plate appearances this season while playing his usual solid defense. The Braves will be on the hunt for a shortstop this winter as they look for a short-term bridge to prospect Tyler Pastornicky.

Alex Gonzalez (calf) is expected to be sidelined until at least early next week.

Gonzalez, who aggravated his calf injury Tuesday, thought he felt good enough to play Wednesday, but he was clearly being overly optimistic. "That thing could get worse than it even is," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "Right now, we don't know if it's a spasm or a strain. I wouldn't feel comfortable running him out there." Jack Wilson will handle shortstop early on in the NLDS, assuming the Braves make it.

Alex Gonzalez (calf) is not in the Braves' starting lineup Wednesday night against the Phillies.

Not a big surprise after Gonzalez left Tuesday's game with a strained right calf. He was scheduled to be reevaluated Wednesday, but the Braves called up prospect Tyler Pastornicky for some insurance on the bench. Jack Wilson will make the start at shortstop Wednesday and bat eighth against right-hander Joe Blanton.

Alex Gonzalez's calf injury could be worse than it was before after he aggravated it during Tuesday's game.

That's no good. He's considered doubtful to play Wednesday, and it sounds like his status for a potential NLDS appearance might be in question. Jack Wilson will be the Braves' shortstop while Gonzalez is sidelined.

Alex Gonzalez was pinch-hit for by Jack Wilson prior to his first at-bat Tuesday after aggravating his right calf injury.

Gonzalez didn't have to make any plays in the field in the first two innings, but his calf evidently started bothering him again before he could bat in the second. We'll update his condition when more is known, but the likelihood of him playing Wednesday would seem to be low. Jack Wilson replaced him at shortstop.

Alex Gonzalez (calf) is back in Monday's lineup against the Phillies.

Gonzalez hasn't played since straining his right calf last Tuesday. The veteran shortstop is batting .368 (21-for-57) with three homers and 11 RBI this month.

Alex Gonzalez (calf) is out of the lineup for the fourth straight game Sunday.

Gonzalez still had some soreness in his calf when he did react-type movements Saturday. He'll test it out again Sunday. Jack Wilson is getting another start at shortstop.

Alex Gonzalez (calf) is not in the lineup for the third straight game Saturday.

Gonzalez had been expected to be ready, but the Braves decided to give him at least one more day. He ran and took grounders before the game, so he should be available to play Sunday. Jack Wilson will get another start at shortstop.

Alex Gonzalez (calf) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday.

Gonzalez missed a second start Friday with a strained calf, but he was held out as a precaution to due the rain-soaked field in Washington. He should be in there Saturday against Chien-Ming Wang, moving Jack Wilson back to the bench.

Alex Gonzalez (calf) is out of the Braves' starting lineup for the second straight game Friday.

Gonzalez hasn't played since leaving Tuesday's game with a strained right calf. Jack Wilson will start in his place at shortstop Friday against the Nationals.

Alex Gonzalez is expected to miss a couple days with a strained right calf.

Gonzalez initially tweaked the calf over the weekend, but aggravated the injury running the bases Tuesday. "We don't think it's major," said Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez. "But it's one of those calf injuries that can become major." As of now, the veteran shortstop hopes to return to the lineup on Friday or Saturday against the Nationals.

Alex Gonzalez left Tuesday's game with a strained right calf.

He's just considered day-to-day, but it's bad timing given that the Braves are trying to hold on the the Wild Card and Gonzalez has been one of their hotter hitters. He had a single and home run before leaving Tuesday, his fifth multi-hit game over the last eight contests.

Alex Gonzalez hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to lead the Braves to a 4-1 win over the Marlins on Wednesday.

Ricky Nolasco was shutting out the Braves until the seventh. A Martin Prado bunt single tied the game at 1-1, and Gonzalez followed with the homer that broke it open. After getting a three-day break over the weekend, Gonzalez is 8-for-11 with four extra-base hits and five RBI in his last three games.

Alex Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Monday's extra-inning loss to the Marlins.

The multi-hit effort was only his second in 22 games. Hitting just .232/.263/.346 on the season, Gonzalez, set to become a free agent, isn't going to be able to find a starting job this offseason.

Alex Gonzalez (back) returned to the Braves lineup on Monday.

Gonzalez hadn't played since Thursday's doubleheader due to a back injury. "I feel ready to go," Gonzalez said. "I don't think it's nothing to worry about." He's posted just a .193/.226/.285 batting line in 274 at-bats since June 16.

Alex Gonzalez (back) is expected to return to the lineup Monday.

Gonzalez hasn't played since Thursday's doubleheader due to a back injury. Given his .193/.226/.285 batting line in 274 at-bats since June 16, the Braves haven't missed him. Jack Wilson will get another start at shortstop Sunday.

David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution suggests Alex Gonzalez has missed the past two days with a sore back that's "that's plagued him for years."

Gonzalez has been one of baseball's worst hitters across the last three months, slashing .193/.226/.285 in 274 at-bats since June 16. The team has a quality backup in veteran Jack Wilson, who will likely continue to see playing time as the Braves heal up in preparation for the playoffs. Gonzalez remains day-to-day.

Alex Gonzalez is out of Atlanta's lineup tonight and could sit again Saturday, manager Fredi Gonzalez said.

Now that the Braves have a quality backup in Jack Wilson, it's no problem sitting Gonzalez, who has been one of the game's worst hitters the last three months. He's batting .193/.226/.285 in 274 at-bats since June 16. He's also tied for second in the NL having grounded into 19 double plays.

Alex Gonzalez's solo home run in the third inning would provide all the offense in Atlanta's 1-0 win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Gonzalez's 11th home run of the season was his third of the month and fourth since the All-Star break. Still hitting just .233/.259/.345 on the year, however, he's about out of mixed-league usefulness.

Alex Gonzalez went 2-for-5 with a go-ahead RBI single and a run scored in a 4-1 win over the Phillies in 10 innings Saturday.

And he better send Ryan Howard a thank you card. It appeared that Gonzalez was going to be out on a foul pop-up, but Howard gave him new life after dropping the ball while trying to make a basket catch. Brian McCann quickly followed with a two-run blast to provide some valuable insurance. Craig Kimbrel pitched a perfect bottom of the tenth for his 28th save in 33 chances.