The latest outright assignments…
- The Rays outrighted Brooks Conrad to Triple-A Durham according to the International League transactions page. Tampa Bay designated the infielder for assignment earlier this week. Conrad, 32, hit .172/.213/.362 in 61 plate appearances with the Rays. He also spent some time with the Brewers earlier this season.
- The Tigers announced that they outrighted Don Kelly to Triple-A Toledo (Twitter link). Detroit designated the utility player for assignment six days ago, after he posted a .175/.267/.243 batting line in 116 plate appearances at a variety of positions.
- The Dodgers outrighted Tony Gwynn Jr. to Triple-A Albuquerque, the team announced on its website. Gwynn, who was designated for assignment three days ago, accepted the outright assignment, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times (Twitterlinks). Hernandez suggests Gwynn will return to L.A. when rosters expand next month.
Good news.
I would hope so, he was the only speed we had off the bench.
I assume the Tigers will try to find a way to squeeze Kelly back on to the team in September. Plus defensive player in the outfield and infield corners for a team lacking solid defense. Too bad his bat didn’t play this year… even his 231/282/345 would have been acceptable with this year’s poor hitting bench.
I wouldn’t call him a plus defender. I’d call him a poor defender.
He wins the baggy drawers award..Hands down..
Someone will try to sign Don Kelly before they play the Pirates just so the announcers can go on forever about how he’s Neil Walker’s brother in law.