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Twins Outright Anthony Recker

By Jeff Todd | July 28, 2017 at 12:34pm CDT

The Twins have outrighted veteran catcher Anthony Recker off of the team’s 40-man roster, as LaVelle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune tweets. It is not clear if the team anticipates a corresponding move at this time.

Recker, 33, went to Minnesota along with Jaime Garcia just days ago. Since that time, it seems, the club may have reevaluated its deadline posture, though perhaps it was never anticipated that Recker would necessarily hold down a roster spot for the rest of the year.

As he has previously been outrighted (including once this year), Recker can elect free agency rather than taking the assignment. His priority will surely be finding a place where he can obtain another opportunity in the majors; after a nice run in 2016, he has received just seven MLB plate appearances this season.

For Minnesota, Recker becomes the second backstop to depart the organization in short order, as John Ryan Murphy was dealt away yesterday. With today’s move, the Twins now have a pair of open 40-man spot, as Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer-Press tweets.

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18 Comments

  1. SimplyAmazin91

    8 years ago

    Really the prototypical strikeout-or-HR type of player…he was all-or-nothing with the Mets

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  2. DMWBAGFv2

    8 years ago

    Resign with Atlanta Reck

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    • Gogerty

      8 years ago

      He should resign, Braves Will more than likely deal Suzuki.

      Reply
    • dvail1979

      8 years ago

      why? so he can be AAA depth? He should go somewhere he can get a chance to back up in the majors

      Reply
      • realgone2

        8 years ago

        As Gogerty said Braves probably deal Kurt

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  3. Zach725

    8 years ago

    Claim him coppy, just to troll Minnesota.

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    • Zach725

      8 years ago

      Nevermind I see he can choose FA.

      Reply
  4. metsfan31

    8 years ago

    Well that was quick

    Reply
  5. ian 2

    8 years ago

    Twins now have 38 guys on the 40 man roster. Have to assume they are clearing space for a trade.

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    • jhinde103

      8 years ago

      Agreed, or some call ups, plenty of talent not on 40 man

      Reply
  6. Michael Chaney

    8 years ago

    It’ll be funny if the Twins do end up trading Jaime Garcia like the rumors suggest is possible since they’ll have gotten rid of both players they acquired in just a few days

    Reply
  7. notagain27

    8 years ago

    Looks like Twins are lining up to trade Dozier, Garcia, Kinsler, and Garcia for players that are near major league ready requiring several roster spots. They also will be adding a couple from their minor league system soon.

    Reply
    • GoRockies

      8 years ago

      Dozier, kinsler?, and two garcias?

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      • sisseton

        8 years ago

        Jaime and Andy?

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        • jd396

          8 years ago

          Jerry.

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  8. BravesFan80

    8 years ago

    I always thought Recker was a great backup catcher and pinch hitter. I’d like to see him come back to Atlanta if they deal Suzuki. Of course, I’d rather have Suzuki over Recker, but Suzuki’s trade value is about as high as it’s going to get right now.

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    • jd396

      8 years ago

      But can he come in out of the pen? Gimenez has the second catcher slot held down pretty well.

      Reply
  9. MaxFTriton666

    8 years ago

    Recker’s ass looks like a chick’s ass. LoL

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