Ozzie Albies

Ozzie Albies is in the starting lineup for the Braves Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Albies will bat second and start at second base against the Marlins. He is hitting .258, with eight home runs, and 46 RBI this season.

The Braves activated Ozzie Albies from the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Albies is expected to only bat right-handed with his return. He has been sidelined since mid-July with a fractured left wrist.

The Braves are expected to activate Ozzie Albies (wrist) from the IL Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Albies is expected to return Friday, barring any setbacks after playing in two rehab games this week. He will return as the everyday second baseman for the remainder of the season.

Ozzie Albies is scheduled to appear in rehab games on Tuesday and Wednesday with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Fantasy Impact

Despite some questions on whether or not he would play again this season, Albies is on track to rejoin the Braves later this week. He is expected to only bat right-handed as his wrist injury continues to heal.

Braves manager Brian Snitker said he’s not sure whether Ozzie Albies will be able to make it back from his fractured left wrist before the end of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Albies had been targeting a return in mid-to-late September. He is still dealing with soreness while he is hitting and fielding. His status is still worth monitoring, but he may not be able to return.