The Angels announced that they’ve reinstated catcher Rene Rivera from the 60-day DL and opened a 40-man roster spot by designating right-hander Akeel Morris for assignment. The Halos optioned catcher Jose Briceno to Triple-A to open room on the 25-man roster.
It’s been a tough season for the 25-year-old Morris both in the Majors and in Triple-A. The former Mets and Braves prospect has been tagged for nine runs on 18 hits and eight walks with seven strikeouts in 14 big league innings this season. His 5.79 ERA in the Majors is actually better than the 5.90 mark he’s posted with Triple-A Salt Lake this season, though Morris has punched out 40 hitters in 39 2/3 innings in Triple-A. He’s still been too prone to walks in the minors, however, which has been a persistent issue for him throughout his professional career.
The Halos will have a week to trade Morris or try to pass him through outright waivers, which would allow them to keep him in the organization without dedicating a 40-man roster spot to the righty. Morris will be out of minor league options in 2019, though, which might make other clubs with interest in the right-hander more reluctant to take a chance on him.
I saw Rivera rehabbing at Inland Empire. Dude hit one HR as far as any I’ve seen hit there.
Sending Briceno down for Rene Rivera is a sick joke. Rivera is absolutely terrible where as Briceno actually shows strong potential at the plate.
Briceno will be back in two weeks
Yep. People don’t understand baseballs intricacies yet still feel obligated to complain about them
Rivera is hitting around .270 and has an OPS of over .800. Plus expanded rosters are in 2.5 weeks anyway.
In what? 26 games 3 months ago? I’m not against him playing because maybe he could snatch a minor leaguer if he does, in fact, hit, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves
For some reason, I’m having Rick Ankiel and Matt Morris flashbacks.
I was actually upset the braves got rid of him. I thought he would be a solid bullpen piece. He posted decent #’s with us and thought he would be a lock, but looks like all the analytical stats were right on this guy.
And all the traditional ones too… he’s awful
F**k
About time. This dude is garbage. Has been since his rushed call up for NYM
I think the title of this post should mention Rivera.
Agreed. Arguably the more significant move.