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Diamondbacks To Sign Fernando Salas

By Jeff Todd | January 22, 2018 at 8:18pm CDT

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.

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  1. acarneglia

    4 years ago

    The Stove is scorching

    Reply
    • southi

      4 years ago

      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.

      Reply
    • diddlez

      4 years ago

      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.

      Reply
  2. afsooner02

    4 years ago

    Don’t forget the brewers are still about to make a trade with some unknown team for some unknown players……

    Reply
    • dynamite drop in monty

      4 years ago

      Ha ha ha

      Reply
  3. GONEcarlo

    4 years ago

    Why is there a dude wearing a banana costume in the background of the picture (on the app version)?

    Reply
    • Batter Up

      4 years ago

      He Probably was at the stadium wearing it at the time the picture was taken

      Reply
    • bravesandcrewfan

      4 years ago

      Lol I bet he splits like the marlins ownership and their fan base.

      Reply
    • stollcm

      4 years ago

      LOL….good eyes

      Reply
    • bastros88

      4 years ago

      He goes bananas for Salas

      Reply
    • frankiegxiii

      4 years ago

      Looks like Dodger stadium, Kiké’s rally banana

      Reply
    • ErnestoFigueroa87

      4 years ago

      RESPECT THE BANANA!

      Reply
  4. Blake Camden

    4 years ago

    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.

    Reply
    • thecrown24

      4 years ago

      You obviously didn’t watch him on the Mets after his first half year with The organization.

      Reply
  5. Harry h

    4 years ago

    He was lousy with the Angels.I hope he doesn’t find his way back to Anaheim with a Angel’s uniform on .

    Reply

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