Here are the latest minor moves from around baseball, with the newest transactions at the top of the post…
- Conor Gillaspie accepted an assignment to the Giants’ Triple-A affiliate, manager Bruce Bochy told reporters (including MLB.com’s Jonathan Hawthorne). Gillaspie had the option to become a free agent after being designated for assignment earlier this week, though he chose to remain in San Francisco’s organization after clearing waivers. The infielder has been plagued by back problems this season and hit just .163/.218/.288 over 87 plate appearances.
Aside from the stat line, I’m surprised Gillespie wasn’t claimed. He has a decent hitting history. And he’s clutch.
He’s also 29 and only has two full offensive seasons that even approach league average output. He’ll get a minor league deal and camp invite from someone this offseason, but I couldn’t picture anyone putting him on their active roster right now at this point in the season.
Well, as mentioned in the article, he’s been having fits with his back for a while. I hope that he’s able to get past the injury.
Clutch. Can’t seem to find that in the boxscore.
It’s attached to the drivetrain.
Look up his pinch hitting numbers this season. I think they are pretty good or maybe I’m thinking of Tomlinson? I think all four of his home runs were pinch hit appearances.