Rowdy Tellez ... Ryan John " Rowdy " Tellez (/ təˈlɛz / tə-LEZ; [1] born March 16, 1995) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Seattle Mariners.

Was given the nickname Rowdy by his parents before he was born due to his active nature in the womb... Officiated the wedding of former Blue Jays teammate Danny Jansen and his wife, Alexis, in Florida in January of 2022.

Jul 19, 2025 · The Texas Rangers have been batting better lately, but the addition of Rowdy Tellez could be a short-term fix while Jake Burger recovers from injury.

Jul 17, 2025 · Rowdy Tellez worked out with the Rangers on Thursday, with the anticipation that he will be added to their roster before their first game back.

Jun 26, 2025 · June 20: The Mariners have designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the roster will go to outfielder/first …

Jul 17, 2025 · Tellez, 30, appeared in 62 games for the Mariners earlier this season after making the team out of spring training. He initially signed with Seattle on a minor league contract in …

Feb 21, 2025 · The Mariners signed first baseman Rowdy Tellez on Friday. The former Pirates platoon slugger will compete for a roster spot at spring training.

Aug 15, 2025 · Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Rowdy Tellez was on Foul Territory recently and opened up about being mocked for his weight by Texas Radio station. The Rangers announce back at the start of July that they signed Tellez to a minor league contract after being DFA'd by the Seattle Mariners despite having a solid season.

1 day ago · Rowdy Tellez crushes a two-run home run to center field that scores Adolis García, putting the Rangers ahead with a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 4th

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