Rowdy Tellez Returns to Major Leagues with Atlanta Braves Ahead of Milwaukee Reunion
Rowdy Tellez has been called up to the Atlanta Braves' major league roster, rejoining professional baseball after spending time in the minor leagues.
Rowdy Tellez has been called up to the Atlanta Braves' major league roster, rejoining professional baseball after spending time in the minor leagues. The 31-year-old will face the Milwaukee Brewers, the team where he played two seasons and hit 55 regular-season home runs. The Braves made the promotion official on June 10 after star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. sustained a left hamstring strain requiring time on the injured list.
The Call-Up and Current Role
Tellez signed a minor-league agreement with the Braves just before the season began and spent his time with Class AAA Gwinnett Stripers, where he compiled a .850 on-base-plus-slugging percentage across 207 plate appearances. To clear a roster spot for his promotion, Atlanta designated right-handed pitcher Jhancarlos Lara for assignment. The front office expects Tellez to operate primarily as a pinch hitter, with Dominic Smith and Eli White handling most opportunities at designated hitter and in the outfield. In his initial three games with the Braves, Tellez went without a hit.
A Familiar Opponent
The timing of Tellez's return carries particular intrigue, as the Braves will face the Brewers beginning June 19. Tellez spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons with Milwaukee and developed a connection with the fanbase. During the 2021 National League Division Series, he hit two postseason home runs against the Braves, the team that has now brought him back to the majors. Between his stints in Milwaukee and the present, Tellez split 2025 between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, then played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024 before being designated for assignment.
The Brewers' Recent Movement
Milwaukee's roster has also faced recent changes. The Brewers caught potential relief on the injury front with Cleveland's José Ramírez sidelined by a broken wrist. Meanwhile, the Braves' loss of Acuña opened the door for Tellez's opportunity, though Atlanta's depth allows the organization to use him in a backup capacity rather than as an everyday player.
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