The Twins have reached agreement on a minor-league deal with catcher Cameron Rupp, according to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN (via Twitter). It seems he is already in Rochester readying to begin play with the organization.
Rupp, 29, will boost the Minnesota catching depth with Jason Castro expected to miss the rest of the year. Presently, the organization is utilizing Mitch Garver and Bobby Wilson behind the dish at the major-league level.
Though he has yet to see time in the big leagues this year, Rupp was a fixture behind the dish over the past three seasons for the Phillies. In 1,049 plate appearances over that span, he slashed .236/.301/.417 and swatted 39 home runs.
Still, Philadelphia cut Rupp loose late in Spring Training after agreeing initially agreeing to avoid arbitration. The receiver caught on with the Rangers organization shortly thereafter. He is off to a nice start with the bat this year, posting a .264/.328/.509 batting line over 125 Triple-A plate appearances before opting out of his contract recently.
Interesting signing, as Bobby Wilson is a fine defensive catcher so if they want more bat, Willians Astudillo and Wynston Sawyer are both hitting well at AAA.
I’d assume they signed Rupp to be on their major league roster (maybe even as their starter) once he’s ready … ahead of the kids in AAA
Those are not “kids” at triple A….both are well traveled, and not worthy of a call up. Likely Rupp was signed as insurance in case Garver keeps letting pitches miss his glove….and, for an offensive catcher, his offense so far has been offensive.
They clearly, like most don’t believe either can hit at the ML level. I’m surprised Rupp isn’t up in Minn right now. I can’t imagine it’ll take long before we see him up there. I’m mildly surprised the orioles didn’t come calling on Rupp. We have too many catchers on our 40 man as it is but we love big power bats. I thought hed be an option for sure.
Here’s a list of the all-time #1 overall draft picks:
2018: Casey Mize
2017: Royce Lewis
2016: Mickey Moniak
2015: Dansby Swanson
2014: Brady Aiken
2013: mark Appel
2012: Carlos Correa
2011: Gerrit Cole
2010: Bryce Harper
2009: Stephen Strasburg
2008: Tim Beckham
2007: David Price
2006: Luke Hochevar
2005: Justin Upton
2004 Matt Bush
2003 Delmon Young
2002 Bryan Bullington
2001 Joe Mauer
2000 Adrian Gonzalez
1999 Josh Hamilton
1998 Pat Burrell
1997 Matt Anderson
1996 Kris Benson
1995 Darin erstad
1994 Paul Wilson
1993 A Rod
1992 Phil Nevin
1991 Brien Taylor
1990 Chipper
1989 Ben McDonald
1988 Andy Benes
1987 Griffey Jr.
1986 jeff King
1985 BJ Surhoff
1984 Shawn Abner
1983 Tim Belcher
1982 Dunston
1981 Mike Moore
1980 Strawberry
1979 Al chambers
1978 Bob Horner
1977 Harold Baines
1976 Floyd Bannister
1975 Danny Goodwin
1974 Bill Almon
1973 David Clyde
1972 Dave Roberts
1971 Danny Goodwin
1970 Mike Ivie
1969 Jeff Burroughs
1968 Tim Foli
1967 Ron Blomberg
1966 Steve Chilcott
1965 Rick Monday
Two Hall-of-famers, A-Rod should be in there. Two guys who never made it all. It’s a very intriguing list.
That’s a rough four year stretch from 2013 to 2016
That’s fantastic….but has nothing to do with Cameron Rupp
Lmao
Rupp!?!? Seriously that’s the solution to our garbage defense behind the plate??? RUPP!?!? This guy is complete garbage.
No wonder we continue to top the charts for steals allowed year after year! WE WANT A REAL CATCHER!
Look in the mirror. You never played a professional inning.
Well, not sure of FriendofBoras, probably a troller. Twins want more offense and defense, so they get a guy. Maybe Garver is optioned and this guy takes over some day.
Win Twins!!
Where’s that guy who was complaining and adamant about Rupp having resigned a new deal with Texas after they cut him?