The Athletics announced on Friday that they’ve claimed catcher Dustin Garneau off waivers from the Rockies. Oakland already had a spot open on its 40-man roster, so no corresponding move is necessary.
With Jonathan Lucroy now in Colorado following last Sunday’s trade, in addition to fellow catchers Tony Wolters and Tom Murphy, Garneau became a somewhat expendable piece for the Rox. The A’s, however, aren’t as well-stocked in terms of catching depth, with Bruce Maxwell, Josh Phegley (currently on the disabled list with an oblique strain) and Ryan Lavarnway currently representing their top options.
Garneau, who’ll soon turn 30, has seen limited MLB action in each of the past three seasons — 76, 75, and then 74 plate appearances in each successive campaign. He owns a subpar .199/.259/.335 slash with four home runs in that span.
That said, there could be more in the tank. Garneau has thrived over the past two years at Triple-A Albuquerque. Though it’s a noted hitter’s paradise, his numbers there stand out: through 355 plate appearances, he has knocked 25 long balls and a .962 OPS.
I had to reread the “Lucroy now in Texas part”
He must be the PTBNL in the Lucroy trade….
Not necessarily
Honest question, is that even allowed?
It’s very rare maybe happened twice in 150 years but it has happened
Have the A’s tried to reaquire Adam Rosalez yet?
Nope but didn’t that happen like 12 times in 1 season between them n Texas
Any day now I’m expecting it
I just saw this guy in uniform last night. Didn’t realize he had been waived.
It may have been an August trade waiver type deal.
Is he related to Justin Morneau
His last name is Garneau, not Morneau
Man it was a joke they sound very similar lol Dustin Garneau, Justin Morneau. Sounds like him from an alternate dimension.
.199 average is spot on for the typical A’s catcher