Braves Put Rowdy Tellez, Luke Williams On Wild Card Roster

Key Points:

• The Atlanta Braves announced their 2026 NL Wild Card roster, including non-roster infielders Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams, who were eligible due to being in the organization before September 1.
• Right-handers Ricky Vanasco and Elieser Hernández were removed from the 40-man roster, with Vanasco designated for assignment and Hernández likely facing the same, while Tellez and Williams were added.
• The Braves' roster for the Wild Card round features 11 pitchers and 15 position players, with Tellez providing a left-handed power bat off the bench and Williams offering defensive versatility across multiple positions.
• Vanasco, acquired late in the season, did not pitch in the majors for Atlanta and has a modest minor league track record, while Hernández has been repeatedly DFA'd and re-signed, serving as a flexible bullpen option with some major league experience.
• Hernández faces a waiver decision where he can accept an outright assignment to remain with the Braves as postseason-eligible depth or pursue free agency, but he is likely to stay with Atlanta as a non-roster invitee next spring.