ATLANTA Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario He was activated from the inactive list and began in left field against The St. Louis Cardinals Monday night
The Braves also activated a left handed reliever Tyler Matzek The injured list.
Brian Snitker, Braves manager, said Rosario’s lefthanded bat would balance a lineup that is too heavily dominated by right-handed hitters. Second baseman who switches to switch-hit Ozzie Albies After sustaining a fractured left leg on June 14, she is expected to be back in the workforce by mid-August.
Snitker stated, “We are so right-handed dominant.” “It’s nice that we have another left-handed batter.”
When the Braves have enough outfielders, they will be able to play more. Adam Duvall After being struck by a pitch with his left hand, Duvall is back on track. Snitker said that Duvall would still have to wait a couple of days before he could swing.
Rosario and Duvall, if healthy, could share left field time with rookies Michael Harris II in center field and Ronald Acuña Jr. in right field. Marcell OzunaWhile he was primarily a designated batter, he also played left field. Guillermo Heredia Another option is to use the “other” option.
Snitker stated that “We’ll keep everybody young and we’ll be able to see.” “If we get hot bats, I’m going on it.”
First baseman to clear Rosario’s and Matzek’s spots Mike Ford was optioned by Triple-A Gwinnett, right-hander Silvino Bracho Designed for assignment.
Rosario was placed on injured list April 25 because of blurred vision and swelling in his right retina. The condition was treated with a procedure. After hitting a combined.259 in 44 at-bats and 14 homers with Atlanta and Cleveland in 2021, he was unable to hit.068 before being placed on the inactive list.
Matzek was put on the injured roster on May 17 due to left shoulder inflammation. Matzek was to be a set-up pitcher. He had a 5.06 ERA over 13 games, but struggled with his control.
Ford was claimed from waivers in Seattle on June 10, and was recalled to Gwinnett on the 20th. In four at-bats, he had no hits in Atlanta.
Bracho, who played for Arizona from 2015-20, was credited with one scoreless inning during his Atlanta debut. He was acquired from Boston on Friday for cash considerations.