Rosario (back) could be back in Atlanta's lineup on Saturday or Sunday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Rosario and Michael Harris were both late scratches from Friday's game due to back issues, but manager Brian Snitker said they were just being cautious in doing so. Rosario has had a rough spring thus far, hitting just 3-for-21 at the plate, but still figures to be Atlanta's primary left-fielder for 2023.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Scratched with back stiffness
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Rosario was scratched from Atlanta's lineup Friday due to lower-back stiffness, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
As was the case with Michael Harris -- who was also a late scratch with a back issue -- this move is considered precautionary. The fact that Atlanta would have to take a bus to Fort Myers for the spring road game at JetBlue Park likely factored into the decisions. Rosario is set to open the season as Atlanta's left fielder, at least against right-handed pitching.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Set as starter in left
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Rosario appears locked into the starting role in left field for Atlanta, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
The 31-year-old outfielder underwent laser eye surgery last year and struggled to pick up the ball after his return, but he's appeared to be something close to his old self at the plate this spring, rapping out his first extra-base hit Monday in Grapefruit League play (a double off the Rays' Zach Eflin) after going 3-for-17 with two homers and a double for Puerto Rico during the WBC. Rosario was a big part of Atlanta's postseason run in 2021, winning the NLCS MVP after slashing .271/.330/.573 over 33 regular-season games, but his career .270/.305/.462 line is a more realistic goal over a full campaign if he returns to form.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: In better place with vision
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Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Friday that Rosario (eyes) has "been a different guy" so far in camp, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Rosario battled vision issues in early 2022 and ultimately slashed just .212/.259/.328 across 270 plate appearances, but he has some rebound potential following eye surgery last April, which resulted in slightly better offensive numbers when he returned to Atlanta's active roster in July. He'll aim to put a good foot forward with Team Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic before likely manning left field for the reigning NL East champs Opening Day.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: On bench against lefty
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Rosario will sit for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Phillies on Tuesday.
Rosario usually sits against lefties, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench here against Ranger Suarez. Robbie Grossman will start in left field in Rosario's absence.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Sits against southpaw
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Rosario will remain on the bench Tuesday against Miami.
Rosario has only started five games against lefties this season and won't add to that number here against Braxton Garrett. Robbie Grossman will get the start in left field.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Not in Monday's lineup
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Rosario isn't starting Monday against the Marlins, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Rosario is getting a breather after he went 0-for-8 with an RBI and three strikeouts over the last three games. Robbie Grossman will take his place in left field and bat ninth.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Gaining traction in regular lineup
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Rosario will start in left field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Nationals, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
He's now picked up starts in each of Atlanta's last 13 matchups with right-handed pitchers, a firm indication that the lefty-hitting Rosario has settled back into the large side of a platoon in left field. The 31-year-old will take a six-game hitting streak into Wednesday's series finale.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: On base three times Sunday
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Rosario went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Phillies.
Getting the start in left field and batting seventh, Rosario kept the line moving for Atlanta and got driven home twice by Dansby Swanson on a second-inning single and a fourth-inning homer. Rosario has been making the most of his opportunities lately, batting .414 (12-for-29) with three doubles, a solo homer and seven runs scored in his last 10 games dating back to Sept. 11.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Takes seat in series finale
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Rosario is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Francisco, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Rosario picked up four hits while starting in the past two games, but he and William Contreras look like they'll be the odd men out of the lineup more often than not. Atlanta has recently been leaning on the quartet of Ronald Acuna, Michael Harris, Robbie Grossman and Marcell Ozuna to fill out its outfield and designated-hitter spot.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Sits in second straight vs. lefty
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Rosario is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Oakland.
The lefty-hitting Rosario will take a seat against a lefty (Ken Waldichuk) for the second consecutive day, after he was previously on the bench versus southpaw Cole Irvin on Tuesday. With Ronald Acuna serving as Atlanta's designated hitter, the righty-hitting Marcell Ozuna and the switch-hitting Robbie Grossman will occupy the corner-outfield spots.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Sits against southpaw
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Rosario will get the day off Saturday against the Cardinals.
Rosario has now been on the bench for two straight games, though both have come against lefties like Saturday's starter Jordan Montgomery. William Contreras will be the designated hitter in Rosario's absence.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Heads to bench Friday
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Rosario is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Rosoario is 4-for-22 with 11 strikeouts in his past seven contests and will take a seat in the series opener at St. Louis. William Contreras will bat sixth as the designated hitter Friday.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Takes seat Tuesday
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Rosario is on the bench for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh.
William Contreras will be the designated hitter for the second game of the set against the Pirates. Rosario went 0-for-3 with a walk Monday and has hit .219 with three extra-base hits in his last 10 games.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Ready to go Monday
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Rosario (hamstring) is starting at designated hitter and batting sixth Monday versus the Pirates.
Rosario is back in the starting lineup after sitting Sunday's contest with a sore hamstring. The injury may prevent Rosario from playing left field for a few days, but he should be capable of seeing regular starts at DH against right-handed pitching while he waits for the soreness in his hamstring to dissipate. The 30-year-old has batted .250 with a home run, two RBI, three runs and a stolen base over his last 10 games.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Dealing with sore hamstring
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Rosario is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros due to a sore hamstring, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Rosario is out of the lineup for the first time in four games. He is available off the bench, so his absence is not likely to be lengthy.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: On bench against righty
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Rosario is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Rosario had served as Atlanta's designated hitter for the previous four contests, going 3-for-14 with a walk and seven strikeouts. The lefty-hitting Rosario is still expected to see the bulk of the starts at DH versus right-handed pitchers like Houston's Jose Urquidy, but Rosario will cede his spot in the lineup to Marcell Ozuna in the series finale.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Back in lineup as DH
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Rosario (hamstring) will serve as Atlanta's designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Wednesday's game against the Mets.
The left hamstring issue that kept Rosario on the bench for Tuesday's 5-0 win may keep him out of the field for a few more days, but Atlanta apparently is satisfied enough with how the 30-year-old is moving around the bases to make him available as a DH. Rosario has turned in a pedestrian .234/.270/.421 slash line in 33 games since he returned from a stint on the 60-day injured list in early July, but both he and Robbie Grossman look as though they'll continue to play ahead of the struggling Marcell Ozuna, who is on the bench Wednesday for the third straight contest.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: To miss a day or two
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Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said after Monday's 13-1 win over the Mets that Rosario (hamstring) is expected to miss the next game or two, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Snitker noted that Rosario shouldn't require a trip to the injured list, but the team will give the outfielder at least one day off to ensure he doesn't make the injury any worse. Robbie Grossman or Marcell Ozuna could pick up work in left field for however long Rosario ends up being sidelined.
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Braves' Eddie Rosario: Leaves with hamstring issue
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Rosario was removed from Monday's game against the Mets due to left hamstring tightness, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
The team did note that Rosario was removed as a precaution, but his status will be worth monitoring over the next few days, especially during this key series. Before exiting, he'd gone 1-for-3 with a solo shot, his fourth homer of the season. Rosario will likely be re-evaluated Tuesday.
