The Guardians sent outfielder Myles Straw outright to Triple-A Columbus, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Cleveland successfully ran him through waivers once the offseason got underway, removing him from the 40-man roster.
Straw was a lock to go unclaimed because of his contract. A team would’ve needed to assume the remaining $14.75MM in guaranteed money. Straw has cleared waivers twice this year. Cleveland outrighted him just before Opening Day. He spent almost the entire season in Triple-A. The Guards reselected his contract in mid-September but presumably always planned to take him back off the roster at year’s end.
Cleveland inked Straw to that deal early in the 2022 season. He’d posted a solid year in ’21, hitting .271/.349/.348 while stealing 30 bases and playing plus defense in center field. The Guardians reasoned that his speed and glove gave him a solid floor despite minimal power. His bat completely cratered over the next two seasons. Straw combined for only one home run with a .229/.296/.284 line from 2022-23. He didn’t hit in Triple-A this year, either, running a .240/.321/.329 mark against upper minors pitching.
As a player with less than five years of major league service, Straw would forfeit his contract to test free agency. He’s obviously not going to do that, so the Guards can keep him in Triple-A as a depth option. He only made seven MLB appearances this year, collecting one hit in four at-bats. He stole two bases in as many attempts.
buns cherington
when you have the chance to lock in a guy like myles straw to a five year deal, you simply must do it
Erebus
The astros got away with highway robbery.
Myles straw for Phil Maton and Yanier Diaz.
James Click you are the man for making this trade for the astros. Diaz is an amazing catcher and Maton had a few good years with Houston.
Acoss1331
I’m really surprised that Click hasn’t gotten another shot at being a GM honestly.
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Fever Pitch Guy
Let’s hope Rafaela doesn’t continue to follow in Straw’s footsteps.
Acoss1331
Fever,
He has the benefit of still being young, but yeah he’s gotta get on base more if he’s not going to be a power guy…
Dumpster Divin Theo
Outrighted, ironically much like his tenure in the game. “Out, right?” He says sadly to ump
GarryHarris
One more CF on the market