Atlanta Braves reinforce title-winning roster with another World Series champion in series of team adjustments
Tackling the plate with the Braves again: Eddie Rosario returns to Atlanta
Get ready, Braves fans! Former World Series champion Eddie Rosario is back in the fold, signed to a major league contract for his third stint with the team. This return follows a brief, unproductive spell with the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Monday, Rosario could potentially make his debut against the Colorado Rockies.
In a flurry of roster moves, the Braves optioned outfielder Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Gwinnett to make room for Rosario. The team also called up Ian Anderson, optioned out Zach Thompson for assignment, and designated Thompson for assignment.
Rosario, at 33, played a pivotal role in Atlanta's 2021 World Series win and even won the NLCS MVP Award that year. Currently, the team's stellar outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is still recovering from an injury. With Kelenic struggling at the plate this season, it seems like Rosario could be a solid placeholder, at least temporarily.
Despite inconsistent regular-season performance since 2020, Rosario's postseason prowess, particularly in key moments, makes him a promising addition to the lineup. Though his adversaries for the Monday game are yet to be determined, his aggressive hitting style could allow him to capitalize on mistakes and perform well against experienced pitchers.
As a platoon player or against specific matchups, Rosario could provide a much-needed boost for the Braves' lineup with his power-hitting abilities. How he adapts and performs in his initial games back with the team will be crucial.
In other baseball news, star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is still on the mend from an injury, and his anticipated return to the lineup remains uncertain. Other roster adjustments include bringing in right-hander Ian Anderson and calling it a day for Zach Thompson.
Stay tuned for more Braves updates as they tackle the challenge of the Colorado Rockies on April 28!
- Rumors abound about Eddie Rosario's potential impact on the Braves, especially in key moments, as he returns to Atlanta.
- With Kelenic struggling at the plate, many believe that Rosario could be an excellent temporary replacement, offering a much-needed boost to the Braves' lineup with his power-hitting abilities.
- Even though the odds of Rosario's performance on Monday are still uncertain, his aggressive hitting style could capitalize on mistakes and yield impressive results, even against experienced pitchers.
- Sports analysts are also discussing the possibility of Rosario being a solid platoon player or facing specific matchups, given his past performance in the postseason.
- Meanwhile, in MLB rumors, it's worth noting that the Braves optioned outfielder Jarred Kelenic and brought in right-hander Ian Anderson, while the fate of Zach Thompson remains undecided.
