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Diamondbacks Acquire Adam Rosales

By Steve Adams | July 31, 2017 at 3:21pm CDT

The Athletics announced that they have traded veteran infielder Adam Rosales to the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league right-hander Jeferson Mejia.  The minor move coincides with the D’Backs placing shortstop Chris Owings on the 60-day DL due to yesterday’s fractured finger, according to Nick Piecoro of AZ Central.

Rosales, who has played for the A’s in parts of five seasons, was a candidate to be designated for assignment as Chad Pinder approaches his return from a hamstring injury, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.  The 34-year-old Rosales is hitting .234/.273/.346 in 223 plate appearances for the A’s this year, appearing mainly at shortstop.  Arizona’s acquisition was likely influenced by a tragedy, as shortstop Ketel Marte left the team after the loss of his mother in a car accident.

Mejia, a 22-year-old reliever who was recently demoted to short-season ball, has struggled with his control and posted a 5.90 ERA in 21 relief appearances this year.  The D’Backs acquired him from the Cubs in 2014 as part of the Miguel Montero deal.

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  1. nmendoza44

    6 years ago

    Arizona picking up top pieces and not playing around for a whole week being “close”.

    Reply
  2. nmendoza44

    6 years ago

    I can’t wait to get attached over a joke.

    Reply
    • nmendoza44

      6 years ago

      Attacked *

      Reply
      • Rob

        6 years ago

        *crickets*

        Reply
  3. greenarrow1150

    6 years ago

    I’ll miss you man 🙁

    Reply
  4. alexgordonbeckham

    6 years ago

    Headline in November: Athletics sign Adam Rosales.

    Reply
  5. arc89

    6 years ago

    D-backs fans you will love Rosales spirit. He plays above average defense around the infield and brings in great chemistry. It cost you almost nothing with the A’s getting a non-prospect arm in return who probably never makes it above AA. The A’s were just clearly space for a younger utility player in Pinder.

    Reply
  6. Lovetron

    6 years ago

    With Rosales and Sogard now gone, who fills that all-important utility infielder role that cant hit a lick? Beane doesnt like to let that position be unfilled for very long.. Pinder hits too well for that. What’s Daric Barton up to these days?

    Reply
    • greenarrow1150

      6 years ago

      Pinder

      Reply
    • shanedelreal12

      6 years ago

      Yeah, Pinder. He plays SS, 2ND AND corner OF and has good power.

      Reply
    • pspahn

      6 years ago

      There’s still time left for one more trade!

      Alonso for Rosales and picks

      Reply
  7. BravesCanada

    6 years ago

    Waiting for comments regarding athletic supporter area of the picture….

    Reply
    • Joe Kerr

      6 years ago

      What supporter, that’s all him

      Reply
    • gocincy

      6 years ago

      Dude looks like he can tie his unit in a knot. Good for him. Will fit in well with the snakes.

      Reply
  8. AZPat

    6 years ago

    Put Rosales legs and hustle on Cozart’s body and you got a top of the line shortstop. D’backs you got a great backup, now get a starter.

    Reply
    • homerheins

      6 years ago

      Have you been watching the games? Ketel Marte is amazing on defense and he’s also proving himself offensively. He looks like Francisco Lindor.

      Reply
  9. 15bricknerw

    6 years ago

    Most of Rosales’ value, from what I’ve heard, comes from within the clubhouse. People love hanging with him, comparable to Jonny Gomes when he was a member of the Red Sox.

    Reply
    • pspahn

      6 years ago

      What else could you expect from a guy who got bounced back and forth between division rivals?

      He’s basically the army brat of MLB.

      Reply
  10. padresfan

    6 years ago

    Rosales !
    I love the way he plays
    He is a good 4th outfielder

    Reply
  11. homerheins

    6 years ago

    As a D-back fan, this move makes me glad they have Hazen and his analytics department. Rosales is respectable against lefties. Descalso and Rosales will platoon until Marte returns. That’s great patchwork! I pray for Marte to get some good time with family during the tragic loss of his mom, and I am excited to watch him play when he’s ready to return. I’m so glad they have him as Owings and Ahmed have gone down.

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