Atlanta Braves agree to surprising deal with former Blue Jays slugger ahead of Opening Day
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Victor William
Mar 21, 2026 (11:22)
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Rowdy Tellez signs a minor league contract with the Braves, securing a massive power threat for an already loaded roster.
It is always fascinating to see a former fan favorite find a brand new home.
The big lefty is officially heading to the National League East for the upcoming season.
He brings an undeniable physical presence to the batter box every single time he steps up.
This specific move gives Atlanta an incredible insurance policy with massive offensive upside.
Source: 1B Rowdy Tellez and the #Braves have agreed to a minor league deal. Tellez will make $1.25 million in MLB, a league source tells me.
A base salary of $1.25 million if he makes the major league club is an absolute steal.
Teams are constantly searching for left-handed power to balance their daily starting lineups.
Rowdy Tellez (Drafted Round 30, 2013 by Toronto Blue Jays) still swings a very dangerous bat.
The Braves are building an unstoppable offensive machine
Braves Country is absolutely thrilled to add another proven home run threat to the mix.
He posted a solid .228 AVG with 17 HR and a .719 OPS last season.
Those current stats prove he still possesses the raw strength to change a tight game.
One perfect swing can easily turn a late deficit into an amazing comeback victory.
Matt Olson obviously has first base locked down completely every single day in Atlanta.
That means the designated hitter role is his absolute clearest path back to the big leagues.
Starting the regular year in Triple-A Gwinnett gives him the perfect environment to find his timing.
He just needs a few solid weeks of consistent contact to grab the coaching staff attention.
His established ability to crush right-handed pitching makes him a very dangerous weapon.
Having a guy like him waiting on the bench keeps opposing managers awake at night.
Baseball is simply better when this energetic slugger is hitting rockets into the upper deck.
Atlanta just acquired a highly motivated veteran who knows exactly how to handle playoff pressure.
This entire organization understands the immense value of having reliable veteran depth waiting in the wings.
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MARS 21|177 ANSWERS Atlanta Braves agree to surprising deal with former Blue Jays slugger ahead of Opening Day Will Rowdy Tellez earn a permanent spot on the major league roster this season? | ||
| Yes | 97 | 54.8 % |
| No | 80 | 45.2 % |
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