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.
What was the point of getting Brito??
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.
Sneak him through waivers?
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
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.
Teams claim players only to try and sneak them through waivers themselves a week later all the time.
You aren’t b*tching about losing a year of team control yet?
Wow you’re funny
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.
Wisdom begins in wonder.
They did it so you will ask the question why they did it. They are probably going to make about 15 trades.
Socrates will ponder such a decision.
At least he made the opening day 25 with his cousin Cordero.
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.
Did you see Quantrill in Spring training?
Yeah and I saw Margevicius, neither were impressive, but I think Quantrill is the better player
Quantrill has more upside but he def isn’t ready.
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.
Maybe an over-simplification to suggest this is purely an Andy Green decision…
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.
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.
It was one day.
I’m just saying a 6th outfielder is unnecessary.
Lifetime of memories. Lol
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!
Franimal isn’t playing today, hosmer in the 4 super is wierd. This makes sense
English please? Hosmer is batting 2nd I would just let Myers keep raking there.
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.
What about his comment was hard to understand?
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
The Padres lost. I guess you are not a genius.
Sad to see you go Socrates Brito, you had a lasting impact on your 2 games as a Padre.
Marge Vicious sounds like an adult actress of a certain age
Apparently it’s pronounced Mar-Gav-Uh-Chiss
Should have kept him down for 15 days for the extra year.
Here’s $20. Go buy a new joke.
but what about when he pitches for another team after 2024???
Can’t give up prime years, right?
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.
Padres trying to win games. . . Giants don’t hit leftys…
The Padres lost. I guess you are not as smart as you think.
Pinpoint control, be didn’t break Duggar’ s nose lol.
Giants are going to make Margevicius look like an ace.
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.
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.