Eddie Rosario Joins Gwinnett on Rehab Assignment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Atlanta Braves announced today that outfielder Eddie Rosario has been assigned to the Gwinnett Stripers to begin an injury rehab assignment. Rosario is set to play for the Stripers tonight in game five of a six-game series at Nashville. The 30-year-old Rosario is on Atlanta’s 10-day
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Atlanta Braves announced today that outfielder Eddie Rosario has been assigned to the Gwinnett Stripers to begin an injury rehab assignment. Rosario is set to play for the Stripers tonight in game five of a six-game series at Nashville.
The 30-year-old Rosario is on Atlanta’s 10-day injured list while recovering from a laser procedure to correct blurred vision and swelling in his right retina. It is his second career rehab stint with Gwinnett, first since August 11-26, 2021 when he hit .196 (10-for-57) with two doubles, four home runs, and 16 RBIs in 13 games while recovering from a right abdominal strain.
Since being acquired by Atlanta via trade with Cleveland on July 30, 2021, Rosario has combined to bat .207 (29-for-140) with five doubles, two triples, seven homers, 16 RBIs, and two stolen bases in 48 regular-season games with the Braves. In the 2021 MLB Postseason, he hit .383 (23-for-60) with three doubles, one triple, three homers, 11 RBIs, one steal, and a 1.073 OPS in 16 games for the World Series champions. Rosario was named the Most Valuable Player of the National League Championship Series after hitting .560 (14-for-25) with three homers, nine RBIs, and a 1.647 OPS in Atlanta’s six-game series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Rosario is the second Atlanta Braves player to rehab with Gwinnett this season, joining Ronald Acuña Jr., who played in six games from April 19-27.
Gwinnett will be on the road in Nashville through Sunday, June 26. The Stripers then play a six-game road series in Norfolk, Va. against the Norfolk Tides from June 28-July 3. Gwinnett’s next home game is Monday, July 4 at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Charlotte Knights.
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Gwinnett Bullpen Dominates in 4-1 Finale Win Over Jacksonville
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Brave New World for Wiles
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Knocking On the Door: Former Three-Sport Star Luke Waddell Inching Closer to MLB Debut
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Batten Homers, Daniel Goes Seven Strong in Stripers’ 3-1 Win
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McCann’s Monster Night Not Enough in 4-3 Loss to Jacksonville
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Jacksonville Slips Past Stripers 3-1
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Gwinnett Blanked in Doubleheader Sweep by Jacksonville
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Stripers, Jacksonville Postponed Tuesday at Coolray Field
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Stripers Allow Five Unanswered Runs in 6-4 Defeat to Louisville
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Stripers Held to Three Hits in 6-0 Loss to Louisville
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Stripers Keep it Close in Ninth, Lose 4-3 to Bats
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Bunnell’s Solo Homer is Stripers’ Lone Hit in 5-1 Loss at Louisville
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Acuña Jr. Homers and Walks Four Times as Gwinnett Falls 5-3 to Charlotte
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Stripers Overcome Six-Run Deficit to Beat Charlotte 7-6
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Homestand Highlights: Stripers Welcome Braves Country Road Trip to Coolray Field
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Charlotte Pulls Away Late to Defeat Gwinnett 8-5
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Leonard’s Two Homers Lift Stripers to 4-1 Victory in Delayed Durham Finale
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