Ozzie Albies 2B ATL Sat 1/21/23 1:05 PM
Ozzie Albies
2B ATL
Albies hasn't had any restrictions this offseason after fracturing his pinky finger in mid-September, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Albies missed the remainder of the regular season as well as Atlanta's lone playoff series, though he said Saturday that he would have been ready to go had the team advanced to the NLCS. The 26-year-old is coming off a down season in which he hit .247/.294/.409 and was limited to just 64 games due to the broken pinky and a broken foot. He can seemingly be considered fully healthy heading into camp.
Ozzie Albies 2B ATL Mon 10/10/22 10:56 AM
Ozzie Albies
2B ATL
Albies is no longer sporting a cast to protect his fractured right pinkie finger and is scheduled to join Atlanta for its upcoming National League Division Series with the Phillies, though he's not expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list for this round of the postseason, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rather than gearing up for a potential return to the lineup during the upcoming week, Albies will turn his focus to regaining strength and full range of motion in his hand after it was immobilized for the past three-plus weeks while he donned the cast. Depending on how Albies checks out during his return to on-field workouts over the next several days, he could be an option to rejoin the roster if Atlanta advances to the NL Championship Series.
Ozzie Albies 2B ATL Sun 9/18/22 9:05 AM
Ozzie Albies
2B ATL
Albies was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a fractured right pinky finger.
EDGE Analysis
Albies will not require surgery, but he has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. He will be re-evaluated in three weeks and it's possible he could return sometime during the playoffs. Vaughn Grissom should re-assume an everyday role at the keystone while Albies is out.
Ozzie Albies 2B ATL Sat 9/17/22 9:30 PM
Ozzie Albies
2B ATL
Albies exited Saturday's game against the Phillies with a fractured right pinky finger.
EDGE Analysis
Given that there are less than three weeks left in the regular season, this probably means we've seen the last of Albies in 2022. He suffered the injury while sliding into second base. Vaughn Grissom will replace Albies as the everyday second baseman.
Ozzie Albies 2B ATL Sat 9/17/22 9:18 PM
Ozzie Albies
2B ATL
Albies exited Saturday's game against the Phillies after injuring his hand after sliding into second base, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
Toscano reports that the broadcast showed Albies looking at his hand and grabbing a couple fingers after the slide. Vaughn Grissom, who replaced Albies, would be the backup at second base if Albies misses more time.
Ozzie Albies 2B ATL Fri 9/16/22 10:31 AM
Ozzie Albies
2B ATL
Albies (foot) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Albies underwent surgery to repair a broken right foot July 15 and has been sidelined since then, but he began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett at the beginning of September. He hit .333 with a home run, a triple, six RBI and four runs over seven minor-league games and will be available for Friday's series opener against the Phillies. Albies' return will likely lead to decreased playing time for Vaughn Grissom.
Ozzie Albies 2B ATL Tue 8/30/22 5:40 PM
Ozzie Albies
2B ATL
Albies (foot) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Gwinnett, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
It was reported over the weekend that Albies was close to beginning a rehab stint, and an official date has now been set. It's not clear how many minor-league games he will play before rejoining the big club, but he figures to be back with Atlanta at some point in the first half of September.
Ozzie Albies 2B ATL Sun 8/28/22 6:42 PM
Ozzie Albies
2B ATL
Albies (foot) is expected to begin a rehab assignment around the middle of this week, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
Albies has been on the injured list since mid-June, but he ramped up his progression of baseball activities recently and has now been cleared for a rehab assignment, which will likely be the final step in his recovery process. The 25-year-old will likely need to spend considerable time in the minors given the length of his absence, so it's possible that he's not activated until around mid-September.
Ozzie Albies 2B ATL Wed 8/17/22 6:34 PM
Ozzie Albies
2B ATL
Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Wednesday that Albies (foot) is expected to continue ramping up his progression of baseball activities next week while he accompanies the team on its six-game road trip, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
Albies, who has been on the shelf since undergoing surgery July 15 to repair a broken right foot, has already been cleared for infield work since shedding his walking boot, and he'll likely be adding batting practice to his regimen of activities during the upcoming week. Though Albies' inclusion on the road trip is a positive sign, his activation from the 60-day injured list isn't imminent, as Snitker and the team is not yet willing to put out a target date for the 25-year-old's return. David O'Brien of The Athletic speculates that Albies will likely need a two-week rehab assignment before Atlanta is comfortable activating him, so mid-September may be a possible timeline for when he's ready to go. In the meantime, rookie Vaughn Grissom will continue to serve as Atlanta's everyday second baseman.
Ozzie Albies 2B ATL Thu 8/4/22 5:54 PM
Ozzie Albies
2B ATL
Albies (foot) played catch Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Albies shed his walking boot last week and is taking part in light baseball activities. Assuming he feels good after playing catch, the 25-year-old is expected to ramp up his rehab process over the next few weeks. Albies will likely be in the mix to return from the injured list around mid-to-late August.