Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is not with the team for the road trip, and per skipper Brian Snitker, his absence does not mean he is nearing a rehab assignment.
Brian Snitker said Ozzie Albies not being on this trip isn’t a sign he’s nearing a rehab assignment. He’s starting to do some baseball activities, including light hitting off a tee.
— Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) August 30, 2024
He is slowly beginning to do some baseball activities, though, so the news isn’t a major setback for the fan favorite.
27-year-old Albies hit the injured list on July 22 with a left wrist fracture, which went down as another huge blow to the Atlanta lineup.
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MLB News:
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The 2024-25 qualifying offer is projected to hit $21.2M.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have pulled David Bednar from the closer role to “take a little pressure off him,” per manager Derek Shelton.
