Look who’s making noise in Spring Training! Eddie Rosario, the former Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder wasted no time announcing his presence in the 2025 Cactus League.
Facing the Chicago Cubs, Rosario crushed a solo home run to center field in the second inning, putting the first run of the entire Spring Training season on the board.
It was one of those no-doubters that makes outfielders take a few courtesy steps before giving up entirely.
Rosario’s Heroic 2021 Braves Season Still Stands Out
Braves fans still remember his heroics from the 2021 season when he was acquired at the trade deadline from Cleveland. He didn’t just contribute—he became a key piece of Atlanta’s championship puzzle.
In 33 regular-season games with the Braves that year, Rosario slashed .271/.330/.573 and launched seven homers. But it was the postseason where he really etched his name in Atlanta history.
Rosario turned into an unstoppable force in the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers. He slashed an absurd .560/.607/1.040, smashing three home runs and driving in nine runs in six games.
The performance earned him NLCS MVP honors and the Braves went on to defeat the Houston Astros in six games to win their first World Series since 1995.
A Rollercoaster Return to Atlanta
After that legendary playoff run, Rosario stuck around with Atlanta through 2023, though his production never quite reached those same heights.
By 2024, he was in an unusual situation—starting the year with the division-rival Washington Nationals.
But after being released on July 3, it didn’t take long for Atlanta to bring him back, signing him to a minor-league deal just two days later.
His return to the Braves was a mixed bag. He immediately made an impact in Triple-A, blasting a 408-foot homer for Gwinnett that earned him a call-up the very next day.
But at the big-league level, he struggled to find his rhythm. In 24 games, he batted just .154 with three home runs and a lone double.
The Braves, fighting through injuries and offensive woes, needed a spark that Rosario just couldn’t provide. After a rough month, he was designated for assignment and eventually elected free agency.
Can Rosario Find His Way Back to the Majors?
That led him to Los Angeles, where the Dodgers scooped him up on a minor-league deal.
In 2025, Rosario is in big-league camp as a non-roster invitee. He’s looking to prove he’s still got something left in the tank.
For now, he’s assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. If his bat keeps talking like it did in that first Spring Training game, don’t be surprised if he forces his way back into the conversation.
One thing’s for sure—when Eddie Rosario gets hot, he can change a game in an instant. The question is, can he do it consistently enough to earn another shot in the big leagues?
