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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Braves option Jarred Kelenic to minor leagues, bring back Eddie Rosario
The Atlanta Braves optioned outfielder Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and signed free-agent Eddie Rosario to fill his spot on the active roster. Kelenic was recently the subject of controversy after not running hard on a fly ball he believed was a home run in an April 19 game. The ball hit off the top of the right-field wall, and Kelenic was thrown out at second base when he likely would've been easily safe. Braves manager Brian Snitker did not pull Kelenic from the game for his effort, which got the attention of 2023 National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr., who posted on social media, "If it were me, they would take me out of the game." Acuña's post was later deleted. Yet plenty of people saw it, and it was brought to Snitker's attention for the implications of a double standard in how he handled similar situations with Acuña, particularly benching the star outfielder in 2019 for not running out what he believed was a home run and settling for a single. However, Kelenic has struggled this season, batting .167 with a .531 OPS, two home runs and two doubles in 65 plate appearances. That continued his subpar performance from 2024, during which he hit .231 with a .679 OPS, 15 homers and 45 RBI. Kelenic was once considered one of MLB's top prospects after the New York Mets made him their first-round pick in 2018 (No. 6 overall). Dealt to the Seattle Mariners as part of the Robinson Cano trade, he failed to fulfill expectations in three seasons, compiling a .204 batting average and .656 OPS with 32 home runs and 109 RBI. Kelenic was traded to the Braves before the 2024 season. Bringing Rosario back should be a popular move with Braves fans, considering his three seasons during which he won NLCS MVP on Atlanta's run to the 2021 World Series championship. During his career with the Braves, Rosario batted .236 with a .699 OPS, 36 homers and 123 RBI. In the 2021 NLCS versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, Rosario hit .560 (14-for-25) with three homers and nine RBI in the six-game series. Rosario signed with the Dodgers and began the season in Triple-A before being called up when Shohei Ohtani went on the paternity list. He was designated for assignment when Ohtani returned and opted for free agency rather than returning to the minors. With Oklahoma City, Rosario batted .339 with a .948 OPS in 69 plate appearances. In two games with the Dodgers, he went 1-for-4 as a designated hitter. With the emergence of Eli White (.273 average, .897 OPS) and strong performance from Alex Verdugo (.331 average, .841 OPS), Rosario is expected to be a bench player for the Braves and will likely be released again when Acuña is activated from the injured list after recovering from his torn ACL.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Brewers sign veteran OF Eddie Rosario
Field Level Media The Milwaukee Brewers signed veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario to a minor league contract on Thursday. Rosario, 33, had elected to become a free agent after the Atlanta Braves designated him for assignment last Friday. Advertisement He was 0-for-4 in three games with the Braves after starting the season and going 1-for-4 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers designated him for assignment and he became a free agent on April 25. The Braves signed him three days later. The Brewers have been dealing with injuries to outfielders, with Blake Perkins (right shin fracture) and Garrett Mitchell (left oblique tightness) currently on the injured list. Over parts of 11 seasons, Rosario is a career .261 hitter with 169 home runs and 583 RBIs in 1,126 games with five different clubs, including five seasons with the Minnesota Twins (2015-20) and parts of five with the Braves (2021-24, 2025). Rosario was the National League Championship Series MVP in 2021, when he powered the Braves past the Dodgers with three home runs, nine RBIs and a 1.647 OPS in six games.
Reuters
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Brewers sign veteran OF Eddie Rosario
May 15 - The Milwaukee Brewers signed veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario to a minor league contract on Thursday. Rosario, 33, had elected to become a free agent after the Atlanta Braves designated him for assignment last Friday. He was 0-for-4 in three games with the Braves after starting the season and going 1-for-4 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers designated him for assignment and he became a free agent on April 25. The Braves signed him three days later. The Brewers have been dealing with injuries to outfielders, with Blake Perkins (right shin fracture) and Garrett Mitchell (left oblique tightness) currently on the injured list. Over parts of 11 seasons, Rosario is a career .261 hitter with 169 home runs and 583 RBIs in 1,126 games with five different clubs, including five seasons with the Minnesota Twins (2015-20) and parts of five with the Braves (2021-24, 2025). Rosario was the National League Championship Series MVP in 2021, when he powered the Braves past the Dodgers with three home runs, nine RBIs and a 1.647 OPS in six games. --Field Level Media
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jarred Kelenic heads to minors as Braves make changes
Jarred Kelenic heads to minors as Braves make changes (Image Source: Getty Images) The Atlanta Braves changed things up in a big way on Monday. They added Eddie Rosario back to their first team and shipped young player Jarred Kelenic to their Triple-A squad, Gwinnett. They took pitcher Zach Thompson off of their roster to accommodate Eddie Rosario into the team. The Braves had not been playing that well this year, but they are hoping that these decisions will improve their play. Kelenic's subpar batting prompted the team to make this move. He hit only 167 in 65 opportunities this season to bat and was sent out on the bases 23 times. Braves bring back Eddie Rosario as Jarred Kelenic heads to triple-A Eddie Rosario has come back to the Braves from short times with the Nationals and Dodgers. Braves fans remember him for his great play in 2021 when he helped the Atlanta team win the World Series championship. The Braves signed him on for two years afterward, but he had been slowed by injury and poor performances. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Car Cleaner Removes Stubborn Dirt in Seconds—Without Scrubbing Make Your Car Look Like New Undo Now 33, Eddie Rosario receives another opportunity. He will split outfield duty with Eli White as the Braves await Ronald Acuna Jr.'s recovery. Though Eddie Rosario hasn't been a big hitter since 2020, the Braves expect his veteran presence to help. The Brave's current outfield are Michael Harris II, Stuart Fairchild, Alex Verdugo, Eli White, and Eddie Rosario. In the meantime, Kelenic Subpar will attempt to become a better player at Triple-A. Braves remove pitcher Zach Thompson to clear roasters for changing The Braves had to clear room for Eddie Rosario, so they removed pitcher Zach Thompson from the roster. Zach Thompson had just come back from severe arm surgery. He pitched some quality innings for the Braves this season but was struggling in the minor leagues. Zach Thompson has previously played for the Pirates and Marlins. He's had his career ups and downs and doesn't throw too hard. Now, the Braves have a few days in which to trade him or put him on waivers. Another team could pick him up if they need some pitching assistance. Also Read: Braves Star Austin Riley's Wife Anna Gives A Sneak Peek Into Her Romance-Filled Vacation
Newsweek
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Braves Re-Sign Key Member from 2021 World Series Team
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The surprise run that the Atlanta Braves made to the 2021 World Series is one of the more improbable ones in recent memory. It was a team that lost MVP frontrunner Ronald Acuna Jr. prior to the All-Star break and did not get above .500 until the end of July. The trade deadline that season saw Atlanta acquire outfielders Joc Pederson, Jorge Soler and Eddie Rosario. That trio was a major reason for the Braves capturing their first championship since 1995. Now, one of those players is back in Atlanta. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 3: Eddie Rosario #8 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 3, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 3: Eddie Rosario #8 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 3, 2024 in Atlanta, Braves announced via a post on X, that the club has signed Rosario to a major-league deal as well as adding Ian Anderson, another member of the 2021 World Series team, to the major league roster. The #Braves today reported RHP Ian Anderson to Atlanta after optioning RHP Davis Daniel to Triple-A Gwinnett following yesterday's game. The club today also signed OF Eddie Rosario to a major league contract, and optioned OF Jarred Kelenic to the Stripers. To make room on the… — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 28, 2025 Rosario spent time with Atlanta last season but batted just .154 with 23 strikeouts in 78 at-bats. Rosario signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to spring training but was only able to get four at-bats with the big-league club this season. Atlanta is in desperate need of outfielders, as it currently ranks No. 28 in Wins Above Average from all outfield positions. The addition of Alex Verdugo (.333 BA, .841 OPS) has been a welcome sight for the Braves, but it is evident that general manager Alex Anthopoulos wanted more help. The unfortunate party on the receiving end of the Rosario news was Jarred Kelenic, who was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Kelenic was batting just .167 with two home runs and a below average OPS of .531 in 60 at-bats. The Braves may be hoping to find the same spark that they did in 2021, and it will be intriguing to see what Atlanta does with its outfield when Acuña returns from injury in the coming weeks. More MLB: Chicago Cubs Must Improve Third Base Position; Here's How They Can Do It
