OZZIE ALBIES NEWS

Albies, Rooker and Arraez to serve as World Series correspondents Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts served as a correspondent for the 2023 World Series, taking fans behind the scenes at the Fall Classic. This...

OCTOBER 24 • MLB.COM

Drives in five in Monday's matinee Albies went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, a home run and five RBI in an 8-7 loss to the Mets during the first game of Monday's doubleheader.

Impact With Atlanta needing at least one win in the twin bill to make the playoffs, Albies did everything he could in the matinee to book his team's postseason tickets. The second baseman opened the scoring with a two-run homer off Tylor Megill in the third inning, then put his squad back on top in the eighth with a bases-loaded double, only to watch the bullpen implode further in the top of the ninth. Albies also contributed in a 3-0 win in the nightcap, going 1-for-4 with a run scored. The 27-year-old heads into the NL Wild Card Round having gone just 7-for-38 (1.84) in nine games since making his late-season return from a wrist injury, but with two homers, five runs scored and seven RBI.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Belts first homer since return Albies went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Marlins.

Impact Hitting right-handed against righty Darren McCaughan, Albies lofted the second pitch he saw in the first inning down the left-field line. It was Albies' first long ball in three games since coming off the IL, and first since July 6. The 27-year-old still isn't able to bat left-handed due to soreness in his wrist, but that might not be a bad thing for his production over the final week of the regular season -- he has just a .225/.292/.360 slash line this year in 298 plate appearances while hitting from the left side of the plate.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Braves notes: Albies returns; Austin Riley readies for checkmark; López update MIAMI — To Ozzie Albies, Friday was like Christmas morning or his debut day.

SEPTEMBER 20 • AJC.COM

Atlanta's Ozzie Albies held hitless vs. Marlins in his return from a broken wrist

Second baseman Ozzie Albies returned from a broken left wrist and was held hitless in the Atlanta Braves’ 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'If anyone can pull this off ...": Albies to hit only righty in return This story was excerpted from Mark Bowman’s Braves Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regular...

SEPTEMBER 20 • MLB.COM

Braves reinstate 2B Ozzie Albies from injured list The Atlanta Braves returned three-time All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the i...

SEPTEMBER 20 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reinstated from injured list Atlanta activated Albies (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Albies is finally ready to rejoin Atlanta's lineup after missing most of the second half with a fractured left wrist. The switch hitter will bat only from the right side of the plate for the time being, as he still feels some discomfort when hitting left-handed. Albies has always been a stronger hitter from the right side of the dish, boasting a career .932 OPS versus southpaws.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed to return Friday Albies (wrist) will be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game in Miami, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Things were pointing in that direction, but Atlanta presumably wanted to wait to see how he bounced back from a couple rehab games with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and Wednesday before officially clearing him to return to the active roster. The switch-hitting Albies will bat exclusively from the right side upon his return, at least initially, due to continued discomfort in his fractured left hand when swinging from the left side.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Braves notes: Ozzie Albies homers in rehab stint; Marcell Ozuna fading CINCINNATI — Help is on the way – though with the way this season has gone, you should probably hold your breath until it arrives.

SEPTEMBER 18 • AJC.COM

Cleared for rehab assignment Atlanta manager Brian Snitker confirmed Monday that Albies (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact The plan is for Albies to play for Gwinnett on Tuesday and Wednesday before rejoining Atlanta's active roster Friday in Miami, assuming all goes well. Albies has been sidelined since late July with a fractured left wrist.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to return this weekend Albies (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment Tuesday and rejoin Atlanta this weekend in Miami, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact At last check, Albies was still struggling to swing the bat from the left side of the plate due to soreness in his fractured left wrist. It's not clear whether the switch hitter has progressed in that regard or is considering returning only as a right-handed hitter. Albies will be the everyday second baseman when he returns, pushing Whit Merrifield to third base, left field or a bench role.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

'I will play': Albies vows return in '24 as right-handed hitter ATLANTA -- Ozzie Albies gave Braves fans the message they have been waiting to hear on Friday, when he said he will bat exclusively right-ha...

SEPTEMBER 13 • MLB.COM

2024 return uncertain Manager Brian Snitker said Friday that he's not sure if Albies (wrist) will play again in 2024, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Albies fractured his left wrist in late July and has been on the shelf since. His rehab has gone slower than anticipated, and he's specifically struggled to hit from the left side. Snitker said Atlanta hasn't seriously considered using Albies exclusively from the right side of the plate, but that may be Albies' only path back to the lineup in 2024. Whit Merrifield has been holding down second base in place of Albies.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling to hit lefty Manager Brian Snitker said Friday that Albies (wrist) is having some issues with his left-handed swing, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The switch-hitter is progressing well with his right-handed swing, but batting from the left side is presenting some problems as he rehabs from a fractured left wrist. Albies is hoping to rejoin Atlanta in mid-September, but the swing issues could be a major hurdle if that doesn't improve in the near future.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Not cleared to hit yet Albies (wrist) is no longer wearing a brace and took fielding practice Tuesday, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game Atlanta reports.

Impact Albies is doing some swinging in the cage but has not been cleared to hit yet. Sunday will be the six-week mark of his projected 6-to-8 week absence with a left wrist fracture, and things are trending to a return toward the latter end of that timetable.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Started swinging Albies (wrist) has begun doing some baseball activities, including light hitting off of a tee, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Albies has been on the shelf since late July after fracturing his left wrist, and he's finally been cleared to swing -- albeit lightly. The second baseman will likely require a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated and isn't expected to join Atlanta until mid September.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Now wearing soft cast Albies is now wearing a soft cast on his fractured left wrist, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact There still isn't a definitive timetable for when Albies can begin swinging a bat, but he should be getting close after swapping out his hard cast for a soft one. The second baseman has continued to run and throw since going on the 10-day injured list in late July. Albies is expected back around mid-September.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho cheered despite hitless MLB debut: 'It just didn't go my way' ATLANTA -- In early June, Braves second baseman Nacho Alvarez Jr. was playing with Double-A Mississippi. It didn’t take long for the Braves’...

JULY 23 • MLB.COM

Can the Braves handle losing Max Fried, Ozzie Albies? | 07/22/2024 The Off Base crew discuss the recent news of top Atlanta Braves Max Fried and Ozzie Albies landing on the IL and how they can move forward

JULY 22 • MLB.COM

Braves recall Nacho Alvarez Jr., sign veteran Whit Merrifield following Albies' wrist injury

The Atlanta Braves made two moves to replace injured second baseman Ozzie Albies, recalling infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett and signing veteran Whit Merrifield

JULY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on IL with fractured wrist Atlanta placed Albies on the 10-day injured list Monday with a fractured left wrist.

Impact Albies suffered the unfortunate injury during Sunday's game versus the Cardinals while attempting to apply a tag on a stolen-base attempt. The expectation is that he is expected to miss about eight weeks of action, which would put Albies on the shelf until around mid-September. Whit Merrifield, Nacho Alvarez and Zack Short will cover second base in Albies' absence.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies expected to miss about 8 weeks with broken wrist

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies broke his left wrist late in Sunday’s loss to the St. Louis Cardinals and is expected to miss abo...

JULY 22

Ozzie Albies expected to miss eight weeks | 07/21/2024 MLB Tonight gives the news that Ozzie Albie expected to miss eight weeks due to a left wrist fracture

JULY 21 • MLB.COM

Braves star 2B Ozzie Albies (wrist) to go on injured list Atlanta Braves three-time All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies will be placed on the injured list after hurting his left wrist during Sunday...

JULY 21 • KANSASCITY.COM