Rowdy Tellez has earned another October opportunity, with Braves manager Walt Weiss keeping the former Blue Jays slugger on Atlanta's NLDS roster.

Tellez survived Atlanta's latest roster decisions after making the Wild Card Series roster against Philadelphia. The Braves advanced in three games, setting up an NLDS matchup with the Dodgers.

Atlanta selected Tellez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on September 29. His return completed a winding path after the Braves designated him for assignment in July and he later re-signed on a minor-league deal.

The left-handed first baseman appeared in just 7 regular-season games for Atlanta. He hit .200 with 1 home run and 4 RBIs across 10 at-bats.

His value in October is more specific. Weiss has a veteran left-handed bat available off the bench, giving Atlanta another matchup option when the Dodgers turn to their bullpen.

That role was enough to keep Tellez around while Atlanta changed other pieces. Lane Thomas, JR Ritchie and AJ Smith-Shawver joined the NLDS roster, while Dominic Smith, DaShawn Keirsey Jr. and Luke Williams came off.

Rowdy Tellez gets another October shot

For Tellez, simply holding his roster spot carries weight. He spent much of the season with Gwinnett before getting another call to Atlanta just as the postseason arrived.

The 31-year-old also brings a track record of power that makes him an intriguing late-game option. Tellez has 123 home runs across 783 regular-season games.

Blue Jays fans know that swing well. Toronto drafted Tellez in the 30th round in 2013, and he reached the majors with the organization in September 2018.

His first full MLB season showed what his left-handed power could produce. Tellez hit 21 home runs with 54 RBIs in 111 games for Toronto in 2019.

The Blue Jays eventually traded him to Milwaukee in July 2021. His biggest power season came with the Brewers in 2022, when he finished with 35 home runs and 89 RBIs.

Now his job is different. Atlanta doesn't need Tellez to anchor the middle of the lineup; it needs him ready for one matchup, one late-inning plate appearance or one chance to change the direction of an October game.

After being designated for assignment earlier this season, Tellez has worked his way back onto Atlanta's biggest stage. Weiss keeping him for the NLDS shows the Braves still see a place for his left-handed power.