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Orioles Designate Travis Snider

By Jeff Todd | August 7, 2015 at 5:25pm CDT

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 overĀ 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.

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  1. smrtbusnisman04a

    10 years ago

    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.

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  2. piratefan22

    10 years ago

    Come back to the Pirates! I take Snider over Ishikawa anyday. Offensively and defensively.

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  3. Phillies2017

    10 years ago

    His Salary isn’t terrible– I can see someone taking a shot on him

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    • mehs

      10 years ago

      His salary would only be prorated of the league minimum with the Orioles on the hook for the rest..

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      • jimmer

        10 years ago

        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

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  4. Phillies2017

    10 years ago

    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.

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  5. BG921

    10 years ago

    I wish the Braves could take a shot on Snider. He’s still young and they need bats. Low risk, potential decent return.

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    • Phillies2017

      10 years ago

      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

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  6. jimmer

    10 years ago

    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

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