Rowdy Tellez is coming off a year where he played for the Atlanta Braves.
They had their season come to an end on October 7 when they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 4-1 in the NLDS.
Beloved Ex-Toronto Blue Jays Player Hits Free Agency
Tellez (who used to play for the Toronto Blue Jays) has now officially become a free agent.
MLB.com wrote (on October 29): “1B Rowdy Tellez elected free agency.”
The 31-year-old finished the 2026 season batting .200 with two hits, one home run, four RBIs and two runs in seven games.
In addition, Tellez appeared in three MLB playoff games.
Looking At Tellez
Tellez was picked in the 30th round of the 2013 MLB Draft by the Blue Jays.
He spent the first 3.5 seasons of his career with the franchise (and became a fan favorite).
In just his second season, Tellez hit 21 home runs with 54 RBIs in 111 games.
Tellez was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers during the middle of the 2021 season.
MLB.com wrote (on July 6, 2021): “Toronto Blue Jays traded 1B Rowdy Tellez to Milwaukee Brewers for RHP Bowden Francis and RHP Trevor Richards.”
Tellez had the best season of his career with Milwaukee (in 2022).
That year, he hit 35 home runs in 153 games.
In addition, Tellez also had stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers.
The nine-year veteran will be an intriguing free agent who could be a good depth signing this winter.
Looking At The Jays
The Blue Jays reached Game 7 of the 2025 World Series (before losing to the Dodgers).
However, they did not make the MLB playoffs this past year.
Beloved Ex-Toronto Blue Jays Player Officially Hits Free Agency