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Braves Put Rowdy Tellez, Luke Williams On Wild Card Roster

Two surprise names—Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams—make the Braves’ wild‑card roster, upending expectations ahead of the Phillies series.

By · Published October 1, 2026  03:54 UTC · Updated October 1, 2026  15:40 UTC

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The Braves’ wild‑card roster now lists two names that were not expected to appear: Rowdy Tellez and left‑hander Luke Williams. Adding both players for the upcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies overturns the conventional expectation that the club would stick with its regular postseason lineup. Yahoo Sports labeled the decision ‘shocking,’ while MLB.com confirmed the final roster and batterypower.com posted the full list of additions.

The Atlanta Journal‑Constitution reported that BravesVision’s playoff broadcast schedule has already been set, indicating the team’s focus on media rollout alongside the roster change. Together, the outlets highlight both the surprise of the personnel move and the logistical preparations for the series. With Tellez and Williams now eligible, the Braves will field them in the best‑of‑three NL wild‑card series beginning shortly.

Their inclusion could alter batting order options and pitching depth as the club seeks to advance. The next public update is expected after the first game, when the team’s performance under the new roster will be reviewed by MLB.com.

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Which players were added to the Braves’ wild‑card roster?

Rowdy Tellez and left‑hander Luke Williams.

When was the roster change announced?

The change was announced on September 29, 2026.

What immediate event will the new roster be used for?

The roster will be used in the NL wild‑card series against the Philadelphia Phillies beginning shortly.

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