The Athletics announced today that they have selected the contract of outfielder/first baseman Nick Martini. He’ll take the active roster spot of outfielder Matt Joyce, who’s headed to the 10-day DL.
Soon to turn 28, Martini will get the first shot at the majors in his career. The former seventh-round draft pick signed with the Oakland organization as a minor-league free agent over the winter. He owns a .299/.417/.390 slash with 36 walks against 42 strikeouts in 216 plate appearances this year at Triple-A.
As for Joyce, he’s dealing with a lumbar issue but will have his DL stint backdated to June 3rd. The 33-year-old has to this point not hit to the standard he maintained over the prior two seasons. In 199 trips to the plate, he’s slashing .196/.308/.369 with seven long balls.
Shaken, not stirred.
Tell me he’s wearing 007 on his shirt!
So should we refer to this as a cup of coffee for him or should we go with glass of wine for Nick?
Joyce is aging and getting way too much playing time than his PT profile deserves. The A’s got away with him somehow performing regularly last year, but he doesn’t have it in him to be an everyday regular year in and out.
Martini looks to have less power but might actually get on base and play solid defense, unlike Joyce and his worthless .677 OPS – beyond pathetic production for a COF. I personally dislike him as a player a LOT. Great guy though.
Heard Piscotty is injured too maybe?
Where’s Boog Powell when you need him…?
From today https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/liam-hendriks-activated-josh-phegley-recalled/c-279903622
“Outfielder Boog Powell (right knee sprain) is in extended spring training and will begin working out with the A’s on Friday, with a rehab assignment planned to follow.”
I guess petty soon? They sure do need him. Plus I’d like to see a Powell-Fowler-Pinder OF
Can we just get rid of Joyce?