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Braves Roster Shuffle: Jarvis Recalled, Tellez Designated
7/3/2026, 4:12:17 PM
Roster Move Before Cardinals Finale
On Thursday the Atlanta Braves placed first baseman Rowdy Tellez on waivers and recalled infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett. Jarvis entered the lineup at shortstop for the series-deciding game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Background & Context
Tellez signed a minor-league contract early in the season and was added to the active roster on June 10. In seven appearances he served mainly as a pinch hitter, going 2-for-10 with a solo homer and four RBIs. Prior to his promotion he hit .259/.367/.483 with eight homers and 33 RBIs in 49 games for Gwinnett.
Jarvis, a 25-year-old left-handed prospect ranked No. 29 by MLB Pipeline, posted a .313/.406/.461 line with six home runs, 36 RBIs and 32 stolen bases in 76 Triple-A games. He previously appeared in two major-league games in early May, recording one hit.
Key Figures
- Rowdy Tellez (31) – Veteran first baseman, career .737 OPS, 123 home runs in 783 MLB games. He has seen limited playing time with Atlanta.
- Jim Jarvis (25) – Infielder with speed and a left-handed bat, projected to provide depth at shortstop behind Mauricio Dubón, Jorge Mateo and Ha-Seong Kim.
- Walt Weiss – Braves manager, confirmed Jarvis would start the Thursday game.
Data & Statistics
- Tellez (MLB): 2-for-10, 1 HR, 4 RBI.
- Tellez (Triple-A): .259/.367/.483, 8 HR, 33 RBI (49 G).
- Jarvis (Triple-A): .313/.406/.461, 6 HR, 36 RBI, 32 SB (76 G).
- Dustin May (opponent): .794 OPS vs left-handed hitters, .513 OPS vs right-handed hitters.
Official Statements & Responses
Manager Walt Weiss said Jarvis will start the series finale, noting the need for a left-handed bat against Cardinals right-hander Dustin May. The Braves front office said it will seek a trade partner for Tellez before waivers, indicating willingness to move the veteran.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The #Braves today recalled INF Jim Jarvis to Atlanta and designated INF Rowdy Tellez for assignment.” — Braves X account (Twitter)
- “ALSO SEE: NRFI and YRFI MLB Bets Today: Best First Inning Predictions for Thursday, July 2 Bowman reported that Jarvis’ left-handed bat could be used in similar situations over the rest of the first half.” — Bowman, MLB analyst
- “The club will now look for a trade partner before attempting to pass him through waivers.” — Atlanta Braves organization
- “He gives Atlanta more speed off the bench and additional coverage at shortstop behind Mauricio Dubón, Jorge Mateo and the struggling Ha-Seong Kim.” — Athlon Sports analysis
Impact and What’s Next
Jarvis adds speed and a left-handed option for matchups against right-handed starters like May, while also bolstering shortstop depth behind Dubón, Mateo and Kim. Tellez’s designation frees a roster spot but leaves his future uncertain pending trade or waiver outcomes. Jarvis will start Thursday; if Tellez clears waivers he may return to the minors on a new deal or be traded, and the Braves’ next roster decision will depend on the series result and shortstop performance.
