EDDIE ROSARIO NEWS

Slots back into lineup Rosario (back) will start in left field and bat seventh in Saturday's split-squad game against the Twins, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The hope was that Rosario and Michael Harris would be able to return after being scratched from Friday's lineup, and indeed both are in the starting nine behind Max Fried. Rosario has endured a tough spring, collecting just three hits in 21 at-bats so far. Regardless he still projects to be Atlanta's primary left fielder to begin the 2023 season.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return this weekend Rosario (back) could be back in Atlanta's lineup Saturday or Sunday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rosario and Michael Harris were both late scratches from Friday's game due to back issues, but manager Brian Snitker said the team was just being cautious. Rosario has hit just 3-for-21 at the plate in Grapefruit League action, but he was a little more productive during the WBC and still figures to be Atlanta's primary left fielder in 2023.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with back stiffness Rosario was scratched from Atlanta's lineup Friday due to lower-back stiffness, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact As was the case with Michael Harris -- who was also a late scratch with a back issue -- this move is considered precautionary. The fact that Atlanta would have to take a bus to Fort Myers for the spring road game at JetBlue Park likely factored into the decisions. Rosario is set to open the season as Atlanta's left fielder, at least against right-handed pitching.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set as starter in left Rosario appears locked into the starting role in left field for Atlanta, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 31-year-old outfielder underwent laser eye surgery last year and struggled to pick up the ball after his return, but he's appeared to be something close to his old self at the plate this spring, rapping out his first extra-base hit Monday in Grapefruit League play (a double off the Rays' Zach Eflin) after going 3-for-17 with two homers and a double for Puerto Rico during the WBC. Rosario was a big part of Atlanta's postseason run in 2021, winning the NLCS MVP after slashing .271/.330/.573 over 33 regular-season games, but his career .270/.305/.462 line is a more realistic goal over a full campaign if he returns to form.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vision back, Rosario has bounce-back year in his sights NORTH PORT, Fla. -- If wondering how different Eddie Rosario looks in comparison to the early part of his frustration-filled season last yea...

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

In better place with vision Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Friday that Rosario (eyes) has "been a different guy" so far in camp, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rosario battled vision issues in early 2022 and ultimately slashed just .212/.259/.328 across 270 plate appearances, but he has some rebound potential following eye surgery last April, which resulted in slightly better offensive numbers when he returned to Atlanta's active roster in July. He'll aim to put a good foot forward with Team Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic before likely manning left field for the reigning NL East champs Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Cunningham: Braves are good again, but their hole at shortstop is worrisome ATLANTA — The Braves will make the playoffs with Vaughn Grissom or Orlando Arcia at shortstop and Eddie Rosario in left field. They are so g...

JANUARY 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Michael Cunningham: Braves are good again, but their hole at shortstop is worrisome ATLANTA — The Braves will make the playoffs with Vaughn Grissom or Orlando Arcia at shortstop and Eddie Rosario in left field. They are so g...

JANUARY 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster

Philadelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right calf jumping to celebrate Bryce Harper’s home run in their clinching wild-c...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against lefty Rosario will sit for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Phillies on Tuesday.

Impact Rosario usually sits against lefties, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench here against Ranger Suarez. Robbie Grossman will start in left field in Rosario's absence.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Rosario will remain on the bench Tuesday against Miami.

Impact Rosario has only started five games against lefties this season and won't add to that number here against Braxton Garrett. Robbie Grossman will get the start in left field.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Rosario isn't starting Monday against the Marlins, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Rosario is getting a breather after he went 0-for-8 with an RBI and three strikeouts over the last three games. Robbie Grossman will take his place in left field and bat ninth.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves open 3-game series with the Mets

The Atlanta Braves host the New York Mets to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves fall to Nationals 3-2 on Abrams walk-off hit in 10th

CJ Abrams’ third hit of the game drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th to give the Washington Nationals a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gaining traction in regular lineup Rosario will start in left field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Nationals, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact He's now picked up starts in each of Atlanta's last 13 matchups with right-handed pitchers, a firm indication that the lefty-hitting Rosario has settled back into the large side of a platoon in left field. The 31-year-old will take a six-game hitting streak into Wednesday's series finale.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña homers twice, Braves beat Nationals 8-2 to tie for 1st

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a pair of solo home runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 8-2 for their fourth straight win, moving them into a first-place tie in the NL E...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On base three times Sunday Rosario went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Phillies.

Impact Getting the start in left field and batting seventh, Rosario kept the line moving for Atlanta and got driven home twice by Dansby Swanson on a second-inning single and a fourth-inning homer. Rosario has been making the most of his opportunities lately, batting .414 (12-for-29) with three doubles, a solo homer and seven runs scored in his last 10 games dating back to Sept. 11.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rhys Hoskins homers as Nola, Phillies beat Braves 9-1

Rhys Hoskins homered and drove in four runs, Aaron Nola pitched six shutout innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 9-1 for their third straight victory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meneses' 8th-inning HR snaps Braves' 5-game winning streak

Joey Meneses hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Jesse Chavez in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals stopped the Atlanta Braves’ five-game winning streak with a 3-2 vict...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wright wins 19th, Riley and Rosario homer, Braves beat Nats

Kyle Wright won his major league-leading 19th game, Austin Riley and Eddie Rosario homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Acuña homers in 6-run 8th, Braves beat Phillies 7-2

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning off Seranthony Domínguez and the Atlanta Braves rallied for a 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat in series finale Rosario is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Francisco, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rosario picked up four hits while starting in the past two games, but he and William Contreras look like they'll be the odd men out of the lineup more often than not. Atlanta has recently been leaning on the quartet of Ronald Acuna, Michael Harris, Robbie Grossman and Marcell Ozuna to fill out its outfield and designated-hitter spot.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE