Per a team release, the Padres have selected lefty Nick Margevicius to the 40-man roster and designated OF Socrates Brito for assignment.
Margevicius, 22, has yet to throw a pitch above the High-A level, but he’ll start tonight at home for the Padres against San Francisco. The 2017 7th rounder out of New Jersey’s Rider University stands 6’5 and, per ESPN’s Keith Law, features a plus curveball with “huge spin.” His fastball, graded as “fringe-average” per Law, worked at 88-91 MPH prior to ’17 draft according to Baseball America. Margevicius didn’t crack the deep system’s top 30 prospects at either MLB.com or BA despite outstanding K/BB ratios at both low-A Fort Wayne and high-A Lake Elsinore last season.
It’s a surprise move for San Diego, who’ll slip Margevicius into the rotation’s third slot for the time being, ahead of higher-profile, more-experienced young arms like Logan Allen, Cal Quantrill, and Michel Baez. Perhaps the brass feels as if the lefty has relatively little projection left, at least compared to the aforementioned names, or simply views the southpaw in a more favorable light than the industry consensus.
Brito, 26, was claimed Wednesday from Arizona after a solid (.318/.383/.540) line for AAA-Reno last season. He didn’t figure to have a place in a crowded Padre outfield mix, but the lefty has at times flashed an intriguing skillset.
keepinthafaithsd1
What was the point of getting Brito??
lowtalker1
To stop az from getting him back after they lost their outfielder. That’s my guess. I heard it mentioned they want him for depth but he has no options and he is a lefty.
jdgoat
Sneak him through waivers?
maxbaseball09
Stupid decision.
He’s just washing space at this point and also a late add like that (while sending better areas of depth pieces like Pirela and Urias down) can’t be great for team chemistry. I don’t get it.
At least Pirela can okay everywhere, and Urias can play both SS/2B… what’s Brito’s purpose, shoot we can’t even get Renfroe who hit 26 HR’s in 100 games on the field.
Someone explain this to me
anoff
It was a move to block AZ from retaining him (clearing waivers) and basically a perfect substitute for Jank while he’s on the DL. It’s a lot easier to sneak a guy through waivers 3-4 days into the season than it is right before opening day. Good shot he goes unclaimed, and the Padres picked up a potentially useful LH OF for free. If someone claims him (early money is on the Indians), Padres didn’t really lose anything, since that 40/25 man was going to Margevivius today regardless of who held it the last 3 days – could’ve held Mitchell a few more days before DFA’ing him, or kept an extra bench bat (that we ended up not needing), but either way, the move was happening.
The move I *don’t* get, however, is the Margevicius promotion. 40 man spots are at a premium right now, seems like it would’ve been prudent to run through a few more of the 4 or 5 existing SP options already on there before starting to churn players like this. In the end, maybe it doesn’t matter, and maybe Nick is the best pitcher for the job, but I think I would’ve tried at least a few of the easy-to-undo moves before making a 40 man one.
Grizalt
Teams claim players only to try and sneak them through waivers themselves a week later all the time.
Duck Da Duck
You aren’t b*tching about losing a year of team control yet?
Grizalt
Wow you’re funny
filbert10
Possibly to keep Giants from claiming and using him during this series? Giants easily have worst OF in baseball. Not sure Brito would’ve helped but hey.
csspackler
Wisdom begins in wonder.
SFGiants74
They did it so you will ask the question why they did it. They are probably going to make about 15 trades.
nmendoza7
Socrates will ponder such a decision.
lowtalker1
At least he made the opening day 25 with his cousin Cordero.
maxbaseball09
I’m wondering why Green went with Margevicius, I think Quantrill was the right play here… neither of them were impressive in ST, but I think Quantrill will be the better pro. Plus now we have 4 lefties and only one right (Paddack). With Quantrill, we could’ve gone lefty righty lefty righty lefty. Hopefully this isn’t another Andy Green overthinking it situation, I’ve seen enough of those. Hey at least he’s leaving the lineup the same, for once, thank God.
Grizalt
Did you see Quantrill in Spring training?
maxbaseball09
Yeah and I saw Margevicius, neither were impressive, but I think Quantrill is the better player
Grizalt
Quantrill has more upside but he def isn’t ready.
sdpadsfan11
I wanted to see more of Avila in spring training. He showed a quality 3-4 pitch mix with good control. I didn’t know that single A pitchers were in the runnings to make the opening day roster.
Wolverines2
Maybe an over-simplification to suggest this is purely an Andy Green decision…
mlbfan1978
Most 40 man rosters are full now so getting him through wavers could be easier. Would require additional moves to add him to a roster.
maxbaseball09
The Brito decision was stupid, throws off team chemistry adding a random player a day before Opening Day while sending guys like Pirela and Urias down who have been with the team and I’m sure developed chemistry with the guys, not to mention solid depth pieces. Whereas we already can’t get Renfroe and Cordero on the field, Brito is just wasting a spot.
jbigz12
It was one day.
maxbaseball09
I’m just saying a 6th outfielder is unnecessary.
trident
Lifetime of memories. Lol
maxbaseball09
Well here goes Andy again, couldn’t just leave the lineup the same, had to tweak it…
smh. The guy overthinks drinking a glass of water.
Kinsler
Hosmer
Machado
Myers
Renfroe
Tatis
Cordero
Mejia
Margevicius
I’d say Myers was hitting pretty well in that 2 spot, nope, let’s move him!
Padres458
Franimal isn’t playing today, hosmer in the 4 super is wierd. This makes sense
maxbaseball09
English please? Hosmer is batting 2nd I would just let Myers keep raking there.
Wolverines2
I like Myers hitting 2nd as well…this is obviously Andy’s lineup against a right hander…hopefully results are decent. Liked the look a lot for games 1 and 2.
pinstripes17
What about his comment was hard to understand?
tigerd7335
It’s because the giants can’t hit left handed pitching and the padres want a sweep to start the season not that hard to figure out
SFGiants74
The Padres lost. I guess you are not a genius.
bbatardo
Sad to see you go Socrates Brito, you had a lasting impact on your 2 games as a Padre.
Machobusinessdonkeywrestler
Marge Vicious sounds like an adult actress of a certain age
Grizalt
Apparently it’s pronounced Mar-Gav-Uh-Chiss
Duck Da Duck
Should have kept him down for 15 days for the extra year.
Grizalt
Here’s $20. Go buy a new joke.
nmc420theambassador
but what about when he pitches for another team after 2024???
Duck Da Duck
Can’t give up prime years, right?
andrewf
He seems to have very good K/BB rates in the minors, one concern I have is his high 30’s groundball rate. It’s too low and looks like it will limit his success.
JayRyder
Padres trying to win games. . . Giants don’t hit leftys…
SFGiants74
The Padres lost. I guess you are not as smart as you think.
54scooterb
Pinpoint control, be didn’t break Duggar’ s nose lol.
DougieJones
Giants are going to make Margevicius look like an ace.
SFGiants74
You are wrong again. Since you have the whole Giants season figured out, tell us the full season stats. How will each and every player end the season. You are the expert.
jbigz12
Vince you are very insecure about the horrible baseball team you root for. The giants are one of the worst teams in the league. I’m sorry to break it to you.