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Diamondbacks Sign Rob Refsnyder To Minors Deal

By Mark Polishuk | November 22, 2018 at 10:36pm CDT

The Diamondbacks have signed utilityman Rob Refsnyder to a minor league contract that contains an invitation to the team’s big league Spring Training camp.  The pact was announced by the official Twitter feed of the Reno Aces, the Diamondbacks’ Triple-A affiliate.

Refsnyder was granted free agency after a 2018 season that saw him post a .283/.357/.402 slash line over 208 PA at the Triple-A level in the Rays’ organization, while also appearing in 40 Major League games for the Rays and hitting .167/.314/.274 over 103 PA.  The season essentially sums up Refsnyder’s career, as he has hit well at the minor league level but failed to carry that success over across 423 career MLB plate appearances with the Rays, Blue Jays and Yankees from 2015-18.

Refsnyder was once seen as a potential second baseman of the future for New York, though he spent time at second base, first base, both corner outfield slots, and even one inning at third base over his big league career.  This versatility will give him a shot at winning a bench job with the D’Backs this spring, especially if Daniel Descalso leaves Arizona for another team in free agency.

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  1. Begamin

    4 years ago

    the diamondbacks just got themselves the best FA on the market

    Reply
  2. RiverCatsFilms

    4 years ago

    I think that Max Wildstein had it first right after Kelby Tomlinson was signed

    Reply
  3. xabial

    4 years ago

    And the legend continues. The irony… Diamondbacks were the team Yankees received Peter O’Brien from.

    Reply
    • baseball1600

      4 years ago

      Almost 1st. 3rd. Don’t worry you’ll be first next time.

      Reply
      • jrwhite21

        4 years ago

        So close yet so far

        Reply
      • Pitches Love Velocity

        4 years ago

        Long as xabial knows he’s 1st thing on your mind when you head Down to the comment section bb1600 im sure they’ll manage.

        Reply
        • baseball1600

          4 years ago

          Wouldn’t surprise me. He’s all for getting attention.

      • thegreatcerealfamine

        4 years ago

        But always first in your ❤️

        Reply
      • khopper10

        4 years ago

        It must be exhausting being you.

        Reply
      • CowboysoldierFTW

        4 years ago

        Jeez guys lay off the X-Man. He is just like a pesky younger brother. Play nice.

        Reply
    • sidewinder11

      4 years ago

      Other way around. DBacks got O’Brien from New York in exchange for Martin Prado

      Reply
      • xabial

        4 years ago

        You’re right. Thank you for the correction.

        Reply
        • kenneth cole

          4 years ago

          Royals legend

  4. geejohnny

    4 years ago

    The DBacks are serious about contending in 2019. Major piece.

    Reply
  5. trendysayings

    4 years ago

    Goldy is just a bench bat now, they just got their 1B of the future

    Reply
  6. Pitches Love Velocity

    4 years ago

    The future HOFer finds a new home.

    Reply
    • NotaGM

      4 years ago

      haha I love it of he broke out.

      Reply
  7. redrooster

    4 years ago

    Not every day you get to sign a future Hall of Famer on a minor league contract

    Reply
    • connfyoozed

      4 years ago

      Not teue if you read the comments here, because according to the comments that happens almost every day. 😉

      Reply
  8. bobtillman

    4 years ago

    Now if they acquire Swihart, they’ll be the odds- on favorite in the NL West……

    Reply
    • Kslaw

      4 years ago

      Are you serious? That’s a guaranteed World Series victory! Not just the NL West.

      Reply
    • Samuel

      4 years ago

      Hey – a couple of Top 100 Prospects!

      Reply
    • deweybelongsinthehall

      4 years ago

      Just guessing BTM they both already have bank accounts you’d be drooling over…

      Reply
  9. geejohnny

    4 years ago

    I really hope that Refsnyder isn’t a reader of MLBTR. Actually if he is these comments have to motivate him.

    Reply
  10. jimmertee

    4 years ago

    Mark, you seem to agree that Refsnyder had some sort of “versatility”. We’ll have to agree to disagree. He’s a defensive pylon.

    There is a phrase used to describe him in baseball, “the man with no position.” . This tag started while he was with the Yankees.

    I hope he can learn to hit in the bigleagues before the physcial skills deteriorate but it seems highly unlikely.

    Reply
  11. CowboysoldierFTW

    4 years ago

    I give the Refster rave reviews across the board.

    Reply

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