The Padres have designated lefty Juan Oramas for assignment in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Brandon Morrow, whose deal is now official, the team announced.
The 24-year-old Oramas spent last season with the Friars’ Double-A and Triple-A affiliates, posting a combined 4.75 ERA with 7.7 K/9 and 3.4 BB/9 in 134 1/3 innings pitched. Oramas has appeared among San Diego’s Top 30 prospects, according to Baseball America, in each of the past four offseasons. In last offseason’s scouting report, BA noted that Oramas has the potential for three Major League pitches “with a feel to deploy them for maximum impact,” while also praising the southpaw for hiding the ball well. Oramas is still just 24 years of age and could seemingly have some appeal to other clubs if they’re also of the belief that he could eventually sport three average or better offerings.
