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The Atlanta Braves are bringing back a familiar face to the organization.
The left-handed hitter played seven games with the Braves earlier this season.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez has re-signed with the NL East club on a minor league deal.
Tellez was DFA'd and outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett by the Braves last week.
After a brief free agency stint, he's back with Atlanta.
"Given the construction of Atlantas roster, a lengthy stint in the big leagues was always going to be tough to attain for Tellez," Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors wrote.
"Both he and Dominic Smith are left-handed first base/DH journeymen who cant be optioned, making it difficult to carry both on the 40-man roster alongside star first baseman Matt Olson," Adams added.
The 31-year-old provides the Braves with power and a DH/1B option.
In nine seasons in the Majors, Tellez has connected for 123 career home runs.
During his time at Triple-A Gwinnett, he crushed minor league pitching.
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Tellez hit a career-high 35 long balls with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2022, and he's also spent time with the Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners.
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