Catching up on some minor moves around the game:
- The Reds reinstated outfielder Jake Fraley from the 60-day injured list before tonight’s contest against the Orioles. He assumed the roster spot vacated last night when Cincinnati traded Tyler Naquin to the Mets. Fraley, picked up from the Mariners as part of the Spring Training deal that sent Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suárez to Seattle, has been limited to just 15 games in Cincinnati thus far. The 27-year-old has lost much of the season battling knee and toe injuries. Fraley hit .210/.352/.369 in 265 plate appearances with Seattle last season, and the likelihood of an upcoming Tommy Pham trade should clear playing time in the corner outfield down the stretch.
- Mets infielder Travis Blankenhorn cleared outright waivers, according to his transactions log at MLB.com. New York had designated the left-handed hitter for assignment earlier this week, after he’d made just one appearances. Blankenhorn has now reached the big leagues in each of the last three years, but he has only 31 plate appearances to his name. Having been outrighted before in his career, he had the right to refuse an assignment in favor of free agency. He played with Triple-A Syracuse last night, however, indicating he’s accepted the assignment and will try to play his way back to the majors in Queens.
Travis hardly had time to add cream and sugar to that cup of coffee this year. Hang in there, kid.
Sheeesh Jake’s not getting any burn in Cincy? He’s a talented kid, I thought he would flourish
He has been on the 60 day IL. Only played for a few weeks.
I became a big Fraley fan last season watching the Mariners at the end of the year. That last series was some fun baseball and he just seems like a scrappy player. Hope he can continue to produce in the show
Seeing Tommy Pham’s name certainly brings up the question “Why would any team want that jerk?”
Stupid fact: Pham and Ryan Ludwick both graced the San Diego outfield ineffectively. They are the only two MLBers from Durango HS in Las Vegas.
Something on your mind champ?
Ludwick was a better mlb player than Pham is.
So 227 comments( and counting) On Luis Castillo? Who does everybody think he is Cy Young? Sure he’s good and MAYBE the best P available now but please. Everyone acts like the Mariners are in the WS.
Because he absolutely has Cy Young material
Let’s just hope it works out better than the last big name P they got or it’s Tanksville USA.
Reds working on there next 10 year rebuild, Bob watching payroll fall has to be putting a smile on his face. Everyone knows players are overpaid, but if your a owner that’s how it works. Sure would be nice to get one who wants to win.