Rowdy Tellez

Rowdy Tellez has signed a minor-league contract with the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Tellez was designated for assignment by the Braves just last week. The veteran slugger subsequently cleared waivers and became a free agent. He's now headed back to the Braves' organization on a minor-league pact. Tellez has spent most of the season at Triple-A Gwinnett, but he did go 2-for-10 with a homer in a stint with the Braves.

Rowdy Tellez elected free agency.

Fantasy Impact

Tellez refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett. He will test free agency.

Rowdy Tellez was designated for assignment on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Tellez has basically been filling a pinch-hitter role for the Braves recently, going 2-for-10 with a homer while appearing in seven games since being called up in early-June. The club will now opt for more defensively versatility, however, as young infielder Jim Jarvis will be recalled from Triple-A.

Rowdy Tellez went 1-for-1 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Tellez entered a 9-2 game in the top of the ninth inning Sunday. He got his only at-bat of the contest in the bottom of the final frame and belted a two-run shot off Milwaukee reliever Chad Patrick. It was Tellez's first round-tripper of the season, and the veteran slugger is now 1-for-5 overall since the Braves called him up.

Rowdy Tellez was called up to the big-league club by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Tellez signed a minor-league deal with the Braves this offseason and will now get his first crack at the big leagues this season. In 175 at-bats in Triple-A, the 31-year-old is slashing .259/.367/.483 with eight homers and 33 RBI. He will look to provide some offensive firepower while Ronald Acuna Jr. is sidelined.