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Braves Reinstate Eli White, Designate José Azócar for Assignment

White cleared concussion protocol to return as a fourth outfielder and the club moved Azócar off the 40-man roster as it reshuffles bench roles.

Overview

  • The Braves announced they reinstated Eli White from the concussion injured list and designated José Azócar for assignment following a team roster move.
  • White had crashed into the outfield wall on May 10 while making a catch and was placed in concussion protocol before being cleared to rejoin the club.
  • Atlanta plans to use White as a fourth outfielder who will platoon with Mike Yastrzemski against left-handed pitching and provide occasional starts.
  • Azócar delivered a short-term offensive boost while Ronald Acuña Jr. was unavailable, posting strong numbers across a small sample but now faces the DFA process.
  • Azócar could be claimed off waivers, traded, or elect free agency if unclaimed, and the roster change may affect whether Acuña remains at DH or returns to the outfield.