Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies crushed his third home run of the season in a close 5-4 victory over Kansas City Sunday. Atlanta has won 12 of their first 16 games. Albies homer came in the fourth frame off Zack Greinke. He also smacked a double later in the contest. In 65 at-bats, Albies has knocked in 11 RBI and scored six runs in early season play.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ozzie Albies couldn't get anything going in Friday's win over the Royals. Albies went 0-for-4 while striking out twice. Unfortunately, the 26-year-old is currently sporting a career-low .214 average. That said, it's still early in the year, so fantasy managers are hoping Albies turns things around.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is starting at the keystone and is hitting cleanup on Opening Day on Thursday against the Washington Nationals and left-hander Patrick Corbin. Ronald Acuna Jr. is leading off for the Braves, with Matt Olson in the two-hole and Austin Riley hitting third for Atlanta. Albies hit a strong .300 (15-for-50) with a triple, four home runs, 15 RBI, nine runs scored and one stolen base in 17 Grapefruit League games this spring, and he needs to be in all starting lineups in season-long leagues to kick things off.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (shoulder) is starting at second base and is hitting fifth in the batting order on Saturday in the team's Grapefruit League game against the Minnesota Twins. Albies had a clean-up procedure on his right shoulder last October and had been serving as the designated hitter in spring games up to this point. The 26-year-old is taking the next step and playing defense, and barring a setback, he should be just fine for Opening Day. It was a year of injuries in 2022 for Albies, as he also dealt with a broken foot and pinkie finger, limiting him to only 64 games for Atlanta. Barring more health issues this year, Albies is a great bounce-back candidate and should be considered a top-five second baseman by fantasy managers.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (shoulder) revealed that he underwent offseason surgery on his right shoulder in the middle of October, which he called "just a regular clean-up" to address some pain he had experienced for a couple of years. Albies said he had a shoulder impingement, so "they had to go through and clean it up a little bit." He's been able to do everything on the field, including live batting practice, but his overall build-up in camp has been backed up a bit. He said he expects to be ready by Opening Day on March 30. Albies suffered a fractured left foot in June and then fractured his right pinkie finger, which ended his season. He hit .247 with a .703 OPS, eight homers and 35 RBI in just 247 at-bats. The 26-year-old has fell a bit in fantasy drafts because of his injuries last year, but he could rebound in a big way in 2023 if he's fully healthy.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (finger) said he would have been ready for the National League Championship Series had the team advanced, and he hasn't had any restrictions during the offseason. Albies suffered a fractured pinkie in mid-September and was unable to play in the first round of the postseason. It was a frustrating season overall for the 26-year-old, as he played in only 64 games and hit .247/.294/.409 with a career-low .703 OPS, eight home runs, 35 RBI, 36 runs scored and three stolen bases in 269 plate appearances. Albies also missed time with a broken foot in 2022, but he should be all systems go for Opening Day this year and could easily bounce back for fantasy managers. He should be treated as a top-five second baseman on draft day.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (finger) is out of his cast and is building back his hand strength. He'll be with the team for the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies this week, but it's unlikely that he'll be on the active roster. Albies is dealing with a fractured pinkie finger and remains on the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old hasn't played for over three weeks, and the Braves will be hoping that he can be ready if they advance to the NL Championship Series next week. If Albies is unable to make the roster for the NLDS, it's likely that Orlando Arcia will continue to handle the regular second base duties for the Braves against the Phillies this week.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (pinkie) took ground balls with a smaller cast on Sept. 30 that allowed him more mobility and the chance to get back on the field and stay in shape with the hopes of making a return during the postseason. Albies fractured is right pinkie finger sliding into second base against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 17 in just his second game since returning from a fractured left foot earlier in the season. He will not play in the final three-game series of the regular season this week against the Miami Marlins, but there's still a chance he could contribute in the playoffs, barring any setbacks. The 25-year-old has just 247 at-bats in 2022, hitting .247/.294/.409 with eight homers, 35 RBI, 36 runs and three stolen bases.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (finger) left Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a fractured right pinky finger. He initially injured his finger sliding into second base. The 25-year-old was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Friday. With three weeks left in the season, Albies will most likely be out for the remainder of the year. Vaughn Grissom replaced Albie during Saturday's contest. Grissom will see an uptick in playing time while Albies is sidelined and is a speculative add in most leagues after slashing .304/.355/.482 with five homers and five stolen bases over 31 games in 2022.

The Atlanta Braves reinstated second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) from the 60-day injured list on Friday. In corresponding moves, the club designated right-hander Jay Jackson for assignment and placed infielder Ehire Adrianza (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list with a strained left quadriceps. Albies is finally back with the Braves after having surgery on July 15 for a broken right foot. The 25-year-old hit .333 with a home run, six RBI and four runs scored in seven minor league rehab games, and he should return to the starting lineup on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Albies will serve as the club's everyday second baseman in his return, pushing rookie Vaughn Grissom to more of a bench role.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) had a huge game at the plate in Tuesday's 5-4 win with Triple-A Gwinnett, going 5-for-5 with four singles, a walk-off solo home run, and three RBI. The 25-year-old has now played six rehab games at Triple-A and is hitting .348. It looks as though Albies is ready to go, so hopefully, he will be back with the Braves and fantasy managers soon. Albies slashed .244/.289/.405 with eight HR, 33 RBI, and three stolen bases before landing on the injured list. Fantasy managers should continue to look for updates on Albies' potential recall.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) went 0-for-3 in three plate appearances in his minor league rehab game for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and is now 3-for-15 in four games played since starting his rehab assignment last week. Albies started the game at second base and hit leadoff for Gwinnett. The 25-year-old needs a lengthy rehab assignment since he hasn't played in the big leagues since June 13. Barring a setback, he should be back in Atlanta's everyday lineup by the middle of September. Albies won't have much time to produce for fantasy managers the rest of the way, but he should still be rostered everywhere. He was hitting .244/.289/.405 with eight homers, 33 RBI, 34 runs scored and three stolen bases in 242 at-bats before his injury.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) went 2-for-3 with an RBI in his minor league rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday night. Albies went 0-for-4 to start his rehab assignment the day before, but he bounced back on Friday while serving as the designated hitter out of the leadoff spot. The 25-year-old has been out of action in the big leagues since June 13, so he certainly won't be rushed back to the Braves lineup until they feels he's fully ready. Until Albies returns to Atlanta, Vaughn Grissom should continue to see regular starts at the keystone. Before his injury, Albies was hitting .244/.289/.405 with eight home runs, 33 RBI, 34 runs scored and three stolen bases in 242 at-bats. He won't have much time to contribute for fantasy managers once he's back.

Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker said that second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) will start a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Gwinnett. Albies has been on the shelf since mid-June, but he's nearing a return to Atlanta's everyday lineup for the stretch run in September. The two-time All-Star should remain stashed in all fantasy baseball leagues. Before his injury, he was hitting .244/.289/.405 with eight home runs, 33 RBI, 34 runs scored and three stolen bases in 263 plate appearances over 62 games played. Because he's been out for an extended period of time, fantasy managers should expect the 25-year-old's rehab assignment to be a rather lengthy one.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment this week. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since June due to a broken foot. He has been progressing nicely and it sounds like he is only days away from getting back into game action. The expectation is that he'll need a few games to get back into the groove of things. Albies should be back in the Braves lineup in early September. That means, Vaughn Grissom could see his playing time take a significant hit.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) is expected to resume batting practice as early as next week. The 25-year-old is continuing to work his way back from a broken foot that has limited him to 62 games this season. Albies is aiming to travel with the team for their next road trip where he'll face live pitching. The organizations believes he could return in late August or early September. This is good news for fantasy managers who have been holding Albies through this injury. He could make a significant impact once he gets back on the field.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) played catch on Wednesday, according to skipper Brian Snitker, and he will soon ramp up other baseball activities. In a best-case scenario, Albies could return in early to mid-September. The 25-year-old is no longer using a walking boot and will continue to ramp up his rehab in the coming weeks. He was hitting .244/.289/.405 with eight home runs, 33 RBI, 34 runs scored and three stolen bases in 242 at-bats before his injury. Even though Albies probably won't be ready until around midway through September, he's worth keeping stashed in an IL spot on fantasy rosters. Orlando Arcia should continue to man the keystone regularly in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) underwent successful surgery to stabilize a fracture in his left foot on Wednesday. The Braves also put Albies on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, so he'll obviously be out for an extended period of time for the Braves and fantasy managers alike. The 25-year-old was hitting .244/.289/.405 with eight home runs, 33 RBI, 34 runs scored and three stolen bases in 263 plate appearances over 62 games. He needs to be stashed in an IL spot in all season-long fantasy leagues. Veteran infielder Orlando Arcia took over at second base on Tuesday and figures to see most of the playing time there in the foreseeable future. The 27-year-old can't replace the kind of production you were getting from Albies, but he's hitting a nice .327 on the season in 61 plate appearances and hit his second homer of the year on Tuesday.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured left foot. The 25-year-old is batting .244 with a .289 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and three stolen bases in 263 plate appearances this season. Atlanta also selected infielder Phil Gosselin to the active roster. Gosselin appeared in 104 games for the Los Angeles Angels last year, hitting .261 with a .314 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and four stolen bases in 373 plate appearances.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Albies will take the first game of the weekend series against Colorado off. Orlando Arcia is getting the start at the keystone instead and is batting seventh against Rockies right-hander Chad Kuhl. Albies has been great in the last two weeks, slashing .298/.322/.404 with no homers, seven RBI and 12 runs scored in 59 plate appearances. Overall, he's hitting .251/.298/.401 with six homers, 22 RBI, 31 runs scored and three stolen bases in 52 games for Atlanta. Arcia doesn't have much power, but he has gone 14-for-44 (.318) in 15 games played as a reserve for the Braves in 2022.