Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies returns as solely a right-handed hitter. He had a good rehab assignment but he might still need some adjusting.

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies rips a base hit in his first rehab at-bat for Triple-A Gwinnett. Ozzie Albies; highlight; Minor League Baseball; Braves affiliate

An Atlanta Braves star could return to the team this week as their race for the final National League wild card spot heats up. Ozzie Albies will begin a rehab assignment with the Gwinnett Stripers on Tuesday for their series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

Ozzie Albies dominated in his first rehab stint for Triple-A Gwinnett, but the Atlanta Braves second baseman's return could prove too little, too late.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has returned to the diamond in the form of a rehab assignment with the Gwinnett Stripers. He had a huge first outing and recorded two hits, one being a three-run home run.

The Atlanta Braves have slipped to third place in the National League East as injuries continue to pile up. Fortunately, they are still in the playoff race and second baseman Ozzie Albies is working his way back from a wrist fracture.