Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez has been on the IL for quite some time. He initially was recovering from forearm inflammation but then a freak incident while shagging fly balls resulted in a bad finger injury. Most recently he has been on a minor league rehab assignment, but could be back during the Texas Rangers series.
Rowdy Tellez could return to the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend against the Texas Rangers (report).
Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Rowdy Tellez could return to the club this weekend. He described this scenario as “highly likely”.
There is a high likelihood that Rowdy Tellez will rejoin the Brewers in Texas during this series, I’ve been told.
— Todd Rosiak (@Todd_Rosiak) August 18, 2023
While on minor league rehab assignment Rowdy Tellez got off to a bit of a slow start. His first week consisted of a 2-18 stretch with no extra base hits. More recently his bat has turned the corner that includes a three game hitting streak, two multi hit games, and a walk off three run home run.
If Rowdy Tellez does return to the Brewers this weekend he could see time as the designated hitter. Milwaukee acquired first baseman Carlos Santana while he was out injured and the switch hitting veteran has been one of the best defenders in baseball this year.
The Brewers offense is coming off a dreadful performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers and could use a shot in the arm. Rowdy Tellez could provide that if his bat continues to stay hot.
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