Overview
- Jon Heyman reported the agreement, which places Tellez in the organization on a minor-league contract.
- Tellez would earn a $1.25 million base salary if he secures a spot on Atlanta’s major-league roster, per multiple reports.
- With Matt Olson locked in at first base, Tellez is expected to open at Triple-A Gwinnett and profile as a designated hitter or bench bat if promoted.
- The late signing falls outside MLB’s automatic pre–Opening Day opt-out window for veteran minor-league deals, leaving any opt-outs to negotiation.
- Jurickson Profar’s season-long suspension has opened potential DH at-bats, and Dominic Smith’s opt-out window this week could affect internal depth decisions.