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.
dodgersneedrings
You won’t be missed
williamg
i will he was a pretty solid and dependable player kind like svs.
mrshyguy99
so who going to give turner a day off here and there at 3rd?
williamg
ill give u a clue. he has played almost every position on the outfield and infield
treday
Nick Punto?
Dock_Elvis
Jose Oquendo?
Montu Masters
Guerrero?
Scheister of Doom
He’s better than Stephen Drew, no?
peyton
No
Read_to_Achieve
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.
dodgersneedrings
I was just about to say. Angels need a 3B
blake
Thanks for a few great plays at 3B Alberto, good luck wherever you go.
Montu Masters
….and why didn’t they put him on waivers and try to trade him first?