Atlanta announced Monday that Rosario is scheduled to undergo a laser procedure on his right eye within the next few days to correct blurred vision. The team isn't expected to provide an official timeline for Rosario's return until after the procedure is completed, but Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution estimates that the outfielder will miss 8-to-12 weeks.
According to the team, Rosario has been experiencing blurred vision and swelling in his right eye, and this procedure will help to correct the issue. The eye issue likely at least partially explains Rosario's miserable start to the season, with the 30-year-old slashing .068/.163/.091 with a 20.4 percent strikeout rate across 49 plate appearances. Atlanta is expected to officially place Rosario on the injured list Tuesday, but his extended absence should pave the way for Orlando Arcia, Alex Dickerson and Guillermo Heredia to pick up more work in the outfield even after Ronald Acuna (knee) makes his return to the lineup.