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Braves activate Eli White from the paternity list

The Atlanta Braves have activated outfielder Eli White from the paternity list and designated outfielder Jose Azocar for assignment
Atlanta Braves' Eli White reacts while rounding the bases after hitting solo home run against the New York Mets during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

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Atlanta Braves' Eli White reacts while rounding the bases after hitting solo home run against the New York Mets during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have activated outfielder Eli White from the paternity list and designated outfielder Jose Azocar for assignment.

White joined the team on Thursday in Pittsburgh for the finale of a three-game series. He is hitting .218 this season with four home runs, 15 RBIs and four stolen bases in 53 games.

Azocar played 11 games for Atlanta, which leads the NL East, and went 6 for 17 (.353).

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