The Angels have designated third baseman Kyle Kubitza for assignment, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports (Twitter link). He was the club’s seventh-ranked prospect in the estimation of MLB.com, but lost his 40-man spot as the team continued to cycle through pitching.
Kubitza, who’ll soon turn 26, got a taste of the majors last year but struggled in 19 games of action. The former third-round pick had been productive in the lower minors, and showed fairly well last year in his first taste of the hitter-friendly PCL, but he’s off to a tepid .253/.349/.366 start in 2016.
While roster pressures are always tough, it’s somewhat surprising to see the Halos compelled to part with a decent prospect here. The team’s new leadership, under GM Billy Eppler, obviously didn’t quite see eye to eye with its prior front office. Former GM Jerry Dipoto had sent well-regarded young lefty Ricardo Sanchez to the Braves to add Kubitza back before the 2015 season.
Maybe DiPoto will bring him to Seattle?
I know its a long shot he gets through the AL, but I wouldn’t mind having him back in the ATL organization
Does this possibly mean Carl Crawford is coming to Anaheim?
No it has nothing to do with Crawford
You don’t want Crawford. Better off calling up a kid from A ball. Don’t be impressed with his name because that’s all it is. He should hang it up.
WOW Kubitza as their number 7 prospect!
This is making the Braves acquisition of Ricardo Sanchez for Kubitza even better.