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Marlins Select Mike Aviles, Designate Yefri Perez

By Jeff Todd | May 12, 2017 at 4:32pm CDT

The infield-needy Marlins have announced several roster moves. The team has selected the contract of veteran Mike Aviles, optioning catcher Tomas Telis to create a spot on the active roster while designating infielder Yefri Perez to create 40-man space.

[RELATED: Updated Marlins Depth Chart]

Aviles was signed only days ago to a minors pact. The 36-year-old struggled badly last year with the Tigers after declining at the plate over the course of a three-year run with the Indians. He hasn’t appeared since being released last year following a mid-season trade to the Braves.

It’s anybody’s guess what Aviles will be able to contribute after having only a little time to prepare, though he did hit well in limited action in the World Baseball Classic. But he’s a respected presence, and the need is acute given the flood of injuries to infielders that recently hit the organization.

Evidently, the club did not feel that the 26-year-old Perez was a better option. He saw brief MLB action last year — mostly as a defensive replacement or pinch-runner — and had held onto a 40-man spot, but his typically poor offensive numbers had further faded this year. Over 123 plate appearances at Double-A, Perez has slashed just .131/.283/.162. He has stolen quite a few bags in past years — including 73 in 2015 — but owns only a .251/.310/.305 batting line over nine seasons in the minors.

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  1. rxbrgr

    8 years ago

    It’s amazing how two at-bats in the minors can get you ready for the major leagues. Psssh who needs spring training.

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    • I Believe We Can Win

      8 years ago

      Some guys need no minor league at bats. Jose Abreu comes to mind. fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=15676&posi…

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      • Jeff Todd

        8 years ago

        Well, he had a full spring training. Prior commenter’s point was in relation to the lack of an immediate ramp-up. Aviles has certainly seen plenty of MLB pitching in his lifetime, just not recently.

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  2. kbarr888

    8 years ago

    For a veteran like him……it’s like “riding a bike”….lol

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    • El Duderino

      8 years ago

      More like, “falling off a bike,” if he hits like last year.

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  3. Hiro

    8 years ago

    Infield-needy Marlins calls up an outfielder?

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    • layventsky

      8 years ago

      Aviles is an infielder by trade, though he can play in the outfield in a pinch.

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