The Dodgers are designating infielder Sheldon Neuse for assignment, tweets Fabian Ardaya of the Athletic. The move clears 40-man roster space for Chris Taylor, whose previously-reported four-year deal has been made official.
The 26-year-old Neuse came over to the Dodgers via trade in February from the Athletics. While Neuse continued to post strong numbers in Triple-A, he struggled to find his footing at the plate while operating as a bench piece for the Dodgers. In 33 games, but just 66 plate appearances, Neuse hit .169/.182/.323 with an alarming 26 strikeouts.
The former second round draft pick will likely draw interest from other teams owing to his history of success in the upper minors, to say nothing of his versatility. Since being drafted in 2016 Neuse has played every position on the field except for catcher, center field, and pitcher. It’s not impossible Neuse returns to the Dodgers, of course, but if this is the end of his tenure in Dodger blue his LA supporters may take solace knowing the Oakland end of the trade has yet to bear much fruit either.
oaklandandpittsburgh
A’s Legend
George Ruth
The Dodgers already had a spot on the 40 man roster open & didn’t need to open another spot
TommyLasutton
That’s not true lol Daniel Hudson was the 40th
joseselmer
Thank You!
slawman
Chris Taylor is the right FA to have focused on. Max would have been great to have return but he clearly was looking for “max” money instead of winning, and while I like Seager, he’s not durable enough to warrant what Texas paid.
ElysianPark
100% agreed. Taylor was their most important position player to retain. Seager’s contract will have the Rangers regretting it halfway through. I really liked Seager, but no way would I have given him that money.
PutPeteinthehall
Taylor was the best by far considering the cost vs output. Sure Max is HOF and a dominant pitcher. He’s also unfortunately headed towards injury or diminished skills. Few pitchers are Nolan Ryan. 130 for three years (age 37-40) was a huge overpay. Seager has one complete season under his belt. Great player however not worth what he was paid either considering his injury history. Dodgers should have signed Semien to pair with Trea up the middle.
_Mob_Ranfred
How will players in DFA Limbo be impacted by the freeze?
Tacoshells
Yes!! Athletics NEED him back
TommyLasutton
The most likely candidate. Could’ve put money on that one
Bart Harley Jarvis
At 6’0” and 232 lbs., Sheldon would be classified as husky or full-figured.
trueblue442
Kiké’s replacement that was suppose to be the next Max Muncy… So glad they paid up for CT3.
catfishspyhunter
Bring em back to the A’s and he becomes their Max Muncy 🙂
Tacoshells
Yes dude !
frankiegxiii
How in the hell has Luke Raley survived all these cuts? That guy made Albert Pujols look like Billy Hamilton.
lolephantastic
I agree with the first sentence, Raley was pretty bad this year. I think he was statistically one of the fastest players on the team though.
Jgwi2az
What was oaklands return for him??
Zerbs63
Yea I hate how the article leavings you hanging on that.
traveling man
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE WRITING!
Ryan W
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WarrenSpahn
he seemed like a Neuse guy to me…