Eli White returns after a concussion IL stint, ending Jose Azocar’s temporary absence. White resumes a disappointing performance profile with a 76 wRC+ and -0.1 fWAR across 62 plate appearances. After a relatively strong 2025 half-season, he has struggled defensively and offensively, including costly lapses, though he made a key play versus the Dodgers that contributed to a win. The return sets up a platoon-like role with Mike Yastrzemski and possible additional outfield starts depending on Mauricio Dubon’s position. Jose Azocar produced 0.2 fWAR over 16 plate appearances with a .373 wOBA and solid defense, but his major-league and Triple-A hitting marks suggest limited long-term impact.
"Eli White is back after a brief stay on the concussion IL, which means we bid temporary and possibly permanent (but probably temporary) adieu to Jose Azocar. White returns to a pretty disappointing line that features a 76 wRC+ and -0.1 fWAR in 62 PAs. After a nice-ish half-season in 2025 (career high 0.7 fWAR in 271 PAs with a career-high .310 xwOBA that he underhit), he's struggled on both sides of the ball, including a few costly defensive lapses."
"Still, he made a great play against the Dodgers that helped secure a win, though it did shake him up enough to warrant the concussion IL stay in the first place. He will return to a platoon-ish situation with Mike Yastrzemski, and will potentially garner additional starts in the outfield to the extent that Mauricio Dubon moves back to the infield for whatever reason."
"Jose Azocar has had a romp in White's absence, getting 16 PAs across nine games and garnering 0.2 fWAR via a .373 wOBA on a .300 xwOBA (heh) along with some nice defensive efforts. This is the sixth time in his career he's been designated for assignment, and the third time the Braves have done so... so he'll be back. Maybe. Probably. Despite the nice handful of PAs, Azocar has a 104 wRC+ at Triple-A Gwinnett this season and a 77 wRC+ in the majors for his career."
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