The Diamondbacks have reached a minor-league deal with righty Fernando Salas, according to SB Nation’s Chris Cotillo (Twitter link). Additional terms are not yet known, but it seems fair to presume he’ll receive an invitation to the MLB side of spring camp.
Salas, 32, has bounced between the Angels and Mets over the past two seasons, moving once in each direction. In each case, he recovered from early struggles to post strong finishes to the season.
In 447 total frames at the game’s highest level, Salas carries a 3.85 ERA with 8.9 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9. Owing to a three-pitch mix (fastball/change/curve, he has long been tough not only on righties but also on lefties, who carry a meager .241/.300/.383 slash against Salas for his career.
While Salas ended the 2017 season with an ugly 5.22 ERA, there were some positives. The results weren’t helped by a 63.1% strand rate and .337 BABIP-against. And he did manage a career-high 47.5% groundball rate and 12.9% swinging-strike rate that matches a personal best.
All told, it seems Salas ought to have a solid shot at breaking camp on the Arizona roster. The D-Backs have sought relief depth at a palatable price, so it’s not hard to understand the match here.
The Stove is scorching
The names may not be big, but there does actually seem to have been more action of late. The stove is gradually building heat. I think somebody must have used wet wood this to start it.
YEAH BUT DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS?
Source: Padres sign Allen Craig to a minor-league deal. Ex-Cardinal/Red Sox last appeared in majors in 2015.
Don’t forget the brewers are still about to make a trade with some unknown team for some unknown players……
Ha ha ha
Why is there a dude wearing a banana costume in the background of the picture (on the app version)?
He Probably was at the stadium wearing it at the time the picture was taken
Lol I bet he splits like the marlins ownership and their fan base.
LOL….good eyes
He goes bananas for Salas
Looks like Dodger stadium, Kiké’s rally banana
RESPECT THE BANANA!
Salas isn’t that bad. Sometimes theres a lot of perceived velocity and life on his pitches. He’s good for low key relief work.
You obviously didn’t watch him on the Mets after his first half year with The organization.
He was lousy with the Angels.I hope he doesn’t find his way back to Anaheim with a Angel’s uniform on .