The Phillies have released infielder Adam Rosales, according to an announcement from the team. Rosales was in camp on a minor league contract that would’ve paid him $1.75MM had he made the 25-man roster.
The versatile Rosales was competing to win a job as Philadelphia’s utility infielder, though it appears as though the team made its choice with its recent selection of Pedro Florimon’s contract. (Ryan Flaherty, another veteran infielder signed as a non-roster invitee, was also recently released by the Phillies.) It remains to be seen whether Roman Quinn or Jesmuel Valentin will earn the fourth and final remaining spot on the bench, though MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki notes that the Phillies might forego the fourth bench spot until they need a fifth starter on April 11.
A veteran of the last 10 MLB seasons, Rosales spent last season with the Athletics (his team for much of his big league career) and Diamondbacks, hitting .225/.260/.353 over 312 combined plate appearances for both teams. Rosales has long been known more for his multi-position ability than for his hitting, though in 2016, he broke out for 13 homers and a .229/.319/.495 slash line over 248 PA with the Padres. Rosales is likely to get some looks in the coming days from teams in need of infield depth.
Good picture choice
Yeah that’s pretty f’n hilarious
Hahahaha
Thought this guy might … ahem … hang around.
Cue the asinine comment about how good Adam Rosales is from WestCoastRyan.
Thankfully it seems he’s fallen off the face of the earth. Good riddance!
You must not be a baseball fan. To watch this guy play is a breath of fresh air. He may not be the most talented player, but he definitely has the most heart. What this guy lacks in talent he makes up for with hustle. I wish more ball players played like him.
Nah, just saving his jail time
He’s back as Redrooster!
What are you talking about? Your posts make no sense. You think you know what you are talking about, but no one but your alter egos seem to agree with you. Then you hurl insults and call people names in one of the most childish displays I have ever seen on this website.
It isn’t that he is good. He wants to play and leaves everything out there and a good team mate. Not many players give it everything they got
And people like bitterpadresfan act like he is the worst player in the game even though he at least contributes.
Many upon many of us padres fans are bitter. Been crushed too many time. There come hope, and it’s gone.
He isn’t a bad player. He is average, but what he does on and off the field makes him worth so much more. He will make a great coach
I’d love to have him as a coach. He did play hard. Just don’t really see his place a player. He is too old to justify a spot on a rebuilding team and not good enough to play for a contender.
Which explains why the rebuilding A’s signed him last year and the contending Diamondbacks traded for him. What’s your issue with the guy?
The Rangers or A’s will fight for him
Wasn’t there a better option for picture?
Clearly this is the best picture.
Nope that picture is of him about to release something.
Rosey is a gamer
He will give you everything he gots
Enjoyed watching him play with the padres
Gone are the days of Wine and Rosales.
Cheers.
someone ’round here is taking the piss with that picture choice.
shame, though . he’s a good player.
Oh nooooo! Not Rosales!
That picture has made my day!
I wonder what this means for CianfrocCrew and company. Tim Scott will probably be returned from the Expos and we’ll lose Archie for good this time.
Love this guy. He needs to be a coach soon as his career is over (which may end up being soon)
Nice pic