The Rockies have released veteran outfielder Chris Denorfia from their Triple-A affiliate in Albuquerque, as first noted on the Pacific Coast League transactions page.
The 36-year-old Denorfia hasn’t appeared in the Majors since 2015 but has shown fairly well in Triple-A in each of the past two seasons, hitting .269/.329/.408 in 42 minor league games with the Giants last season and .275/.383/.353 through 61 plate appearances with Colorado’s affiliate this year. Though he’s never been an especially powerful bat, the right-handed-hitting Denorfia has experience at all three outfield spots and has hit left-handed pitchers at a .285/.353/.419 clip in 1004 plate appearances spread across parts of 10 Major League seasons.
Braves are on the clock!
Actually we are filled up… Triple A also. D peterson will be up to kick bonifacio off the 25 man soon.
Us Padres fans love Deno….just have no room for him
He’s a decent platoon partner against lefties but honestly doesn’t have much upside. Still, I hope someone picks him up and gives him another shot. I’ve always enjoyed watching him play.
I think there might be an outfield place with the Dodgers!
There’s actually no OF place with the Dodgers. Beyond just the crowded MLB OF the AAA roster still has a plethora of guys with greater upside that need to play everyday. There’s no room for another OF unless it’s an impact RH bat.
Blue-some of these guys should have their devices taken away. Oh calling you Blue isn’t racism is it?
In his prime Denorfia was one of the best defensive OF in the game and a great platoon player against lefties, no slouch against RHP either. The perfect 4th OF. He has been in decline for several years, but he is such a great guy that I hope someone picks him up.