Braves wasting no time putting returning star in the lineup

The Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks have released their lineups for the series opener in the desert.

In case you missed it, Atlanta’s pitching intentions have already changed significantly for tonight, but it isn’t the only late alteration we’ll see in the lineup.

Here’s the lineup for the Braves:

📍Out west #BravesCountry pic.twitter.com/FtjXWNbdC9

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 8, 2024

Eddie Rosario, the 2021 NLCS MVP and Dodgers’ personal sleep paralysis demon, has been called up from Triple-A Gwinnett after signing a minor league agreement with the Braves. Rosario has had a difficult season thus far, but the Braves certainly hope that this reunion will be productive.

Here’s how the Diamondbacks are lining up:

Tonight's #Dbacks lineup–

RF Carroll
2B Marte
DH Pederson
1B Walker
LF Gurriel
C Moreno
3B Suarez
CF Thomas
SS Perdomo

RHP Yilber Diaz will make his MLB debut

— Arizona Diamondbacks | Stats & Info (@DbacksStatsInfo) July 8, 2024

The Diamondbacks are sticking with a lineup that has served them well over the last week or two, including series victories over the Dodgers and Padres. The 2-3-4 combination of Ketel Marte, old friend Joc Pederson, and Christian Walker appears to be the most threatening element of Arizona’s order, and perhaps Bryce Elder will be able to negotiate this difficult trio of hitters.

Tonight’s game begins at 9:40 p.m. E.T. and will be broadcast on Bally Sports South and MLB Network if you live outside of the Braves’ TV market. Additionally, you may listen on 680 The Fan/93.7 FM.