The Nationals have designated left-hander Enny Romero for assignment, as per a team announcement. In corresponding moves, the club has selected the contract of catcher Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A and also called up utilityman Matt Reynolds, while catcher Miguel Montero has been placed on the paternity list.
Romero posted a 3.56 ERA, 10.5 K/9, and 2.83 K/BB rate over 55 2/3 innings out of Washington’s bullpen last season, with those solid results powered by a fastball that averaged 98 mph. He did allow runs in both of his outings so far in 2018, however, which seems to have made him the odd man out of the eight-man Nats pen, especially since the team needed some extra bench depth with Adam Eaton hampered by a minor ankle issue. (Manager Dave Martinez told the Washington Post’s Jorge Castillo and other reporters that Eaton is available today and is expected to start tomorrow, quelling fears about Eaton’s status.)
Reynolds was a second-round pick for the Mets in the 2012 draft, though after 226 PA (and a .228/.300/.351 slash line) for the team in 2016-17, New York dealt Reynolds to Washington last February after designating him for assignment. Reynolds has spent the bulk of his pro career as a shortstop, though he has also seen plenty of action as a second baseman, third baseman, and left fielder. The 27-year-old has hit .279/.346/.396 over 2152 career plate appearances in the minors.
Solano’s stint in the big leagues may be a short one while Montero is temporarily absent, though appearing in a game would mark Solano’s first MLB action since 2015. Solano played in 43 games for the Nationals and Marlins over the 2012, 2013, and 2015 seasons, and the 32-year-old has since played for the Nats’ Triple-A affiliate.
Not to be a stickler but the wrong Mary Reynolds is linked
Actually, that is the correct player, MATT Reynolds. To be fair, I initially read Mark Reynolds when I read the article so I was confused (as well as “connfyoozed”). In any event, if I remember correctly the writers at MLBTR don’t have direct control over the links to baseballreference.com so it can’t be changed by them even if it is wrong.
I can definitely see the Pirates trying to claim or trade for Romero.
Not only can I see it happening, it should happen, especially now that they now that Siegrist doesn’t want to stick around. Romero is an upgrade for them.
He legitimately fits their profile.
Reds should claim Romero and DFA Gallardo
Romero should be a popular target for a lot of teams.
How does a minor leaguer salary work if they get called up but only for 5 games and sent back down?
For the games they play with the major league team, they get a pro-rated major league salary.
That is sort of true it’s not dependent on the games though it’s dependent on how many days. The proration of days they are on the roster. So 5 games usually equals out to 6 or 7 days so 6/186 or 7/186.
Rays need to re-sign Enny immediately. Dude has an arm, and TB is gonna need more as the year goes on.
Romero is definitely worth checking out for the White Sox