Here are the latest minor moves from around the game:
- The Mets announced today that they have signed Matt den Dekker to a minor-league deal. He’ll be reunited with the organization that originally drafted him in the fifth round in 2010 and gave him his first MLB promotion in 2013. Though he has touched the majors in each of the past five seasons, opportunities have been fleeting for the 30-year-old. He spent most of 2017 at Triple-A with the Tigers and Marlins organizations, slashing a combined .250/.322/.441 in 288 plate appearances.
- Lefty Tyler Matzek has signed a minors deal with the Mariners, per an announcement from the California Winter League. It includes an invitation to MLB Spring Training. Once a top prospect, Matzek had been unable to overcome anxiety problems and a related collapse in his control. Though he worked to a 4.05 ERA in 117 2/3 MLB frames in 2014, Matzek issued more walks than strikeouts at all levels over the following two seasons. He was released by the White Sox after participating in camp with the organization last spring.
I’ve had Rod Stewart “Infatuation” stuck in my head all day.
Oh no. Not again!
Water , my ass! Get this man some Pepto Bismol!
Good to see Tyler Matzek get another shot. I hope he can finally overcome his personal demons and have a chance at living up to his potential. It’s hard enough for a prospect to actually make it in the big leagues, but when your brain doesn’t even give you a chance it just seems wrong.
Pulling hard for Matzek. He always seemed like a really good kid when he was in the Rockies system and I hope he has gotten himself together mentally and emotionally.