Impact Grossman -- batting .207 in September -- will get another day to stretch his legs Tuesday. While he watches from the dugout, Eddie Rosario will fill in for him in left field and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
ROBBIE GROSSMAN #8 - RIGHT FIELDER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
3 HR •
16 RBI •
.212 AVG
3 HR
16 RBI
.212 AVG
Misses second straight Grossman isn't starting Tuesday against the Nationals.
Hits bench Monday Grossman is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Washington, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact With Ronald Acuna (back) returning from a four-game absence and with Eddie Rosario swinging a hot bat of late, Grossman will head to the bench while the former two players fill out the corner-outfield spots. Grossman is slashing .207/.299/.397 in September and could end up moving into a short-side platoon role if Rosario continues to capitalize on his opportunities in the games to come.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Greene's latest leaping grab sets stage for sweep CHICAGO -- Tyler Alexander made himself a popular teammate among the Tigers’ left-handed outfielders by offering to break in their new glove...
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • MLB.COM
Takes seat Monday Grossman isn't starting Monday's game against the Nationals.
Impact The veteran switch-hitter rests after tallying a home run, a double and two RBI in Sunday's game versus Philadelphia. Eddie Rosario slots into the lineup for Monday's series opener.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in victory Grossman went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Sunday's 5-2 win over Philadelphia.
Impact Grossman knocked an RBI double in the third inning before going deep in the seventh. He's collected multiple hits in three of his last eight games and has now gone 25-for-106 (.236) with five long balls and 21 RBI in 36 games since joining Atlanta. On the year, Grossman is slashing .214/.317/.319 with 25 extra-base hits through 119 contests.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Grossman will sit Saturday against the Phillies.
Impact Grossman hits the bench after starting nine straight games. He was needed in an everyday role while Ronald Acuna's knee issues limited him to designated hitter duty, but Acuna is now able play the field again, so Grossman could find himself on the bench more frequently going forward. He managed a .943 OPS with two home runs and a steal over that nine-game stretch, however, a performance which should prevent his playing time from being cut too significantly.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Three hits, RBI in loss Grossman went 3-for-3 with and RBI while also getting caught stealing in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Giants.
Impact Grossman provided all the offense for Atlanta on Wednesday, ripping an RBI single off Carlos Rodon in the top of the third frame before getting picked off trying to steal second a couple batters later. The three-hit effort was his second over his last six games, batting .300 with two homers, six RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base over that stretch.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grossman draws bases-loaded walk in 9th, Braves beat Marlins
Robbie Grossman drew a tiebreaking bases-loaded walk against Steven Okert in the ninth inning, bailing out closer Kenley Jansen and giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-1 victory over the...SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Detroit News AJ Hinch didn't duck the issue: "Us not being able to unlock (Robbie Grossman) this year was a frustration for all of us."
AUGUST 21, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Gaining traction in everyday role Grossman will start in right field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Astros.
Impact Grossman has settled into a near-everyday role of late with Atlanta phasing out Marcell Ozuna and, to a lesser extent, William Contreras as regulars in the lineup. The trade-deadline pickup from Detroit will make his sixth consecutive start Sunday after going 4-for-16 with two home runs, two walks, five RBI and an additional run across the last five games.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Another home run Wednesday Grossman went 1-for-3 with one homer, three RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to the Mets.
Impact The Braves' most recent outfield addition hit a huge three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh to move the game to 6-5 and give the Braves a chance to win the game. Grossman has now hit home runs two nights in a row and is looking like an upgrade over Marcell Ozuna, who has struggled mightily this season and is losing playing time to both Grossman and Eddie Rosario.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Swats first homer with new club Grossman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Mets.
Impact Getting the start in left field and batting ninth, Grossman took R.J. Alvarez deep in the third inning to open the scoring on the night. The homer was his third of the season and his first with Atlanta in nine games, and the veteran outfielder has gone a respectable 6-for-22 (.273) with two doubles and a 4:7 BB:K since joining his new team at the trade deadline.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Morton, Olson lead Braves to another easy win over Mets, 5-0
Charlie Morton was dominant on the mound, Matt Olson and Robbie Grossman went deep, and the Atlanta Braves made it eight straight with a 5-0 victory over the NL East-leading New Yo...AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits after two straight starts Grossman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Grossman, whom Atlanta acquired from Detroit on Aug. 1, had picked up starts in three of the past four games in the corner outfield, going 1-for-9 with two walks, a double and an RBI. The switch-hitting Grossman is expected to serve as a short-side platoon option for Atlanta, with Eddie Rosario and Ronald Acuna typically seeing the bulk of the starts at either corner-outfield spot.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Strider, Rosario power Braves to 13-1 rout of Phillies
Spencer Strider struck out a career-high 13 in six-plus innings, Eddie Rosario tied a career high with five RBIs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 13-1 for thei...AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robbie Grossman, Tarik Skubal and more on the Tigers' trade deadline prognosis On Robbie Grossman's trade to Atlanta, Tarik Skubal's arm fatigue and the market for Tigers relievers.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Report: Braves Acquire Odorizzi and Grossman The Atlanta Braves have reportedly acquired pitcher Jake Odorizzi and outfielder Robbie Grossman.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Braves get OF Robbie Grossman from Tigers for minor leaguer
The defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves have acquired veteran corner outfielder Robbie Grossman in a trade with the Detroit Tigers for minor league pitcher Kris AnglinAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seeking outfield help, Braves acquire Robbie Grossman from Tigers When the Braves lost Adam Duvall to season-ending wrist surgery, it appeared increasingly likely they would seek outfield help at the trade...
AUGUST 2, 2022 • AJC.COM
Goes to Atlanta Grossman was traded to Atlanta from Detroit on Monday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact After a season and part of another in Detroit, Grossman will head to Atlanta and improve the team's outfield depth. Expect him to see most of his action against left-handers, against whom he owns a .999 OPS this season over 96 plate appearances.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets breather Monday Grossman is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Impact Grossman racked up just four hits over his last 25 at-bats, so the Tigers will give him a breather Monday. Akil Baddoo will enter the lineup in Grossman's place.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers Talk: Can the Tigers trade any of their position players? The Tigers would like to move Robbie Grossman before Tuesday's deadline, but will there be any suitors?
AUGUST 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chapman homers, Berríos gets win as Jays beat Tigers 4-1
Matt Chapman hit a two-run home run, José Berríos pitched seven innings to win his third straight decision, and the Blue Jays beat error-prone Detroit 4-1 for Toronto’s 12th win in...JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Detroit News The Tigers have been playing Robbie Grossman regularly leading up to the trade deadline. The plan is to aggressively try to move him.
JULY 31, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Riding pine Friday Grossman isn't starting Friday against Toronto.
Impact Grossman started the last two games and went 1-for-7 with a double, a walk and three strikeouts. Willi Castro is taking over in right field while Akil Baddoo starts in left.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
