The Dodgers announced that they have designated infielder Alberto Callaspo for assignment tonight, which will clear room on the 40-man and 25-man rosters for newly acquired Chase Utley.
Acquired from the Braves earlier this season, Callaspo saw an uptick in production following his move to L.A., but his .262/.338/.303 batting line was still considerably below the league average. Callaspo signed a one-year, $3MM contract with Atlanta this offseason and figures to go unclaimed if placed on waivers, as he’s still owed $770K through season’s end. The switch-hitter served as a solid utility piece from 2009-13 with the Royals, Angels and A’s, but his production has declined over the past two seasons, as he’s totaled just a .227/.300/.286 batting line in 711 plate appearances.
You won’t be missed
i will he was a pretty solid and dependable player kind like svs.
so who going to give turner a day off here and there at 3rd?
ill give u a clue. he has played almost every position on the outfield and infield
Nick Punto?
Jose Oquendo?
Guerrero?
He’s better than Stephen Drew, no?
No
Angels should pick him up. His line of 262/.338/.303 doesn’t look any worse than what we have gotten so far out of the 2B/3B positions.
I was just about to say. Angels need a 3B
Thanks for a few great plays at 3B Alberto, good luck wherever you go.
….and why didn’t they put him on waivers and try to trade him first?