Here are today’s minor moves from around the league.
- The Red Sox announced that they’ve selected the contract of outfielder Ryan LaMarre. They also recalled infielder Deven Marrero and optioned outfielder Rusney Castillo and lefty Roenis Elias to Triple-A Pawtucket. The 27-year-old LaMarre was hitting a solid .313/.383/.475 for Pawtucket. He also stole 11 bases and played mostly center field, so a number of facets of his game could prove useful to the Sox. He made his big-league debut with the Reds last season, then headed to the Red Sox last winter on a minor league deal.
- The Mariners have announced that they’ve selected the contract of righty Adrian Sampson and optioned lefty David Rollins to Triple-A Tacoma. Sampson will make his big-league debut this afternoon against the Red Sox, starting in place of the injured Wade Miley. The Mariners acquired Sampson last July in the trade that sent J.A. Happ to the Pirates. The 24-year-old Sampson has exhibited characteristically strong control this season at Tacoma, posting a 3.25 ERA, 6.8 K/9 and 1.3 BB/9 in 80 1/3 innings.
Buchholz is taking Elias’ spot in the rotation too
2 discards for 2 discards.. Interesting..
What is more interesting? 2010 1st round draft pick Bryce Brentz wasn’t called up, though he was already on the 40 man roster and career retread LaMarre wasn’t.. I’d say Brentz got a look into his future right there as a future retread himself if he wants to continue playing.
Aside from raw power and a good arm, Brentz doesn’t bring a whole lot to the table