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Minor MLB Transactions: 12/21/17

By Jeff Todd | December 21, 2017 at 11:50am CDT

We’ll cover the day’s minor moves in this post:

  • The Cubs have re-signed catcher Taylor Davis, MLBTR has learned. The 28-year-old was non-tendered after a season in which he received his first MLB call-up, staying long enough to pick up his first few base knocks but not to put down a meaningful track record. Davis strode to the Triple-A plate 406 times in 2017, producing a .297/.357/.429 batting line with six home runs. Notably, he continued to exhibit strong plate discipline and contact ability, striking out just 45 times while drawing 37 walks.

Earlier Updates

  • Indians have agreed to a deal with right-hander Lisalverto Bonilla, per Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). The 27-year-old struggled badly in his ten MLB appearances last year with the Reds, working to a 8.10 ERA with 6.9 K/9 and 5.4 BB/9 while serving up eight long balls in 36 2/3 innings. He did generate a useful 11.8% swinging-strike rate, though, and has typically drawn a fair number of grounders in the minors.
  • The Nationals reached a minor-league pact with righty Chris Smith, MLBTR’s Steve Adams tweets. He gets an invitation to participate on the majors side of camp next spring. Smith, 29, got a brief taste of the majors last year with the Blue Jays, showing a 93.9 mph average four-seamer. He spent most of the year at Triple-A, where he worked to a 5.40 ERA with 6.3 K/9 and 1.6 BB/9, but Smith has recorded much higher strikeout rates in the upper minors in the past.
  • Lefty Hunter Cervenka was outrighted to Triple-A by the Marlins after clearing waivers. He had been removed from the 40-man roster recently as the organization continues to tweak its mix of MLB assets. Cervenka spent most of 2017 at the Triple-A level, where he pitched to a 4.58 ERA with 8.9 K/9 and 5.9 BB/9. That hefty walk rate has long been a problem for Cervenka, who’ll soon turn 28.
  • The Tigers announced a series of minors signings today. Lefty Will Lamb, infielder Ronny Rodriguez, and outfielders Jason Krizan and Kenny Wilson are all joining the Detroit organization, with Krizan and Rodriguez also taking spring invites. Lamb, 27, has struggled to a 6.06 ERA in 120 1/3 career Triple-A frames, but owns a 2.28 ERA in 90 2/3 innings at the penultimate level of the minors. The 25-year-old Rodriguez brings some infield versatility and pop to the table; he hit .291/.324/.454 with 17 home runs in 483 plate appearances last year at the Indians’ top affiliate. Krizan, 28, will return for his eighth year in the Detroit system; in 2017, he hit .281/.351/.417 in 480 upper-minors plate appearances. Wilson, who’ll soon turn 28 as well, is a speed-and-defense type who has not yet hit enough to earn his way into the big leagues.
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  1. sufferforsnakes

    8 years ago

    I still haven’t figured out why the Tribe didn’t give a call-up to Ronny Rodriguez last season. He performed better at AAA than some who did receive call-ups, and to see him sign with the Tiggers is irritating.

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    • ohiodevil 2

      8 years ago

      Probably because he wasn’t on the 40 man roster and the other guys they went to were

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    • MLBTRS

      8 years ago

      He’s basically a utility guy with limited range and the Indians were looking for better defense. Good pick up for a team in rebuild that needs some depth; he won’t be an embarrassment in the field and he can hit for decent ave with a little power. At 26, he may even be around when Detroit is out of AAAA-ball.

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  2. Eat'EmUpTigers

    8 years ago

    Which one of these guys will be the Tigers all star rep come July?

    #dontscrewthisrebuildupalavila

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    • stymeedone

      8 years ago

      I’m guessing Cabrera, even though he’s not one of these depth guys.

      Reply
  3. stevebaratta

    8 years ago

    Glad the Cubs resigned Taylor Davis, he’s entertaining when he spots the camera. Now if only they’d resign Wade Davis. I was hoping for Britton, but he’s out for some time.

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