Rowdy Tellez

The Milwaukee Brewers activated 1B Rowdy Tellez from the injured list Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Tellez is in the starting lineup Saturday, batting sixth as the designated hitter. The 28-year-old had a .212 batting average, 12 home runs, and 36 RBI prior to the injury.

Rowdy Tellez suffered a fractured left ring finger while working in the outfield Saturday, and will miss another three-to-four weeks minimum.

Fantasy Impact

Tellez was reportedly set to be activated Tuesday from the injured list after rehabbing his right forearm. Unfortunately, Tellez will now miss more time after suffering a finger injury to his throwing hand. Fantasy managers should expect the Brewers’ to continue to use Owen Miller as the primary first baseman.

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez is expected to return Tuesday from a forearm injury.

Fantasy Impact

Tellez last appeared on July 4 before hitting the 10-day injured list as he will look to get things turned around at the plate. The lefty-swinging slugger hit just .213 with 12 home runs and a .290 wOBA prior to hitting the shelf.

Rowdy Tellez (forearm) is set to return from the injured list Tuesday against the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Brewers’ manager Craig Counsell shared Friday that Tellez is expected to return Tuesday, barring any setbacks. The 28-year-old is slashing .213/.285/.388 with 12 home runs and 36 RBI in 79 games this season.

Rowdy Tellez has been placed on the 10-day IL due to right forearm inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Tellez has really struggled lately, hitting just .163 with 0 home runs and an 11 wRC+ since the start of June. It's possible that this injury has been hampering him, so hopefully he can get back on track once he is fully recovered.