The Orioles have designated outfielder Travis Snider for assignment, the club announced. He’ll be replaced on the active roster by the just-acquired Junior Lake.
It had seemed that Snider was on his way out with the acquisition of Gerardo Parra, but the club ultimately decided instead to part with Chris Parmelee. Snider did not hang on for much longer, though, ultimately ceding his spot on the ballclub to Lake, who was acquired in return for Tommy Hunter.
Snider came over from the Pirates this winter as Baltimore sought to mix and match pieces to fill in for the departed Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis. There was never much hope of fully replicating their collective production, but the O’s have nevertheless largely been disappointed by their Opening Day corner outfield platoon, leading the team to add Parra.
For Snider, still just 27, the 2014 season looked like something of a breakout, as he slashed .264/.338/.438 with 13 home runs, seemingly making good on his former top-prospect ratings. But he was not able to carry that forward in Baltimore, as his current .659 OPS attests.
It’s sad. It really looked like Snider was finally ready to break out last season. Just another reminder that not every top prospect pans out.
Huntington did a good job selling high on him this winter.
Come back to the Pirates! I take Snider over Ishikawa anyday. Offensively and defensively.
His Salary isn’t terrible– I can see someone taking a shot on him
His salary would only be prorated of the league minimum with the Orioles on the hook for the rest..
That’s the case only if he clears waivers, is released and signs a new deal with a new team. If he gets claimed, the new team assumes his whole remaining salary, the prorated portion left
I found this article on Camden Chat describing his swing and some holes in it, anyway, his struggles this season are mechanical and what is being said here is that a coaching staff should be able to help fix it. Cleveland or Pitt, as said by Piratefan22, could be beneficial to both parties due to the necessary playing time in order to work on modifications on his swing.
I wish the Braves could take a shot on Snider. He’s still young and they need bats. Low risk, potential decent return.
With today’s trade, they don’t have room for him. Maybin. Markakis Bourn, swisher, Gomes and Eury Perez will be scuffling for playing time already. I do see your point though
Pirates go get him! He flourished as a big part of their clubhouse, and would be a great 4th OF/better bench bat than Ishikawa