The Padres announced today that they have dropped two players form their 40-man roster. Outfielder Alex Dickerson was outrighted after clearing waivers, while reliever Kazuhisa Makita was designated for assignment.
It’s no surprise to see Dickerson bumped from the 40-man after being activated from the 60-day DL. Unfortunately, the former third-round pick has been sidelined by injuries (to his back and elbow) in each of the past two seasons. He showed plenty of promise in 2016, but will now have to battle for his next shot at the majors.
As for Makita, who’ll soon turn 34, his two-year deal has thus far been a dud for the Friars, who owe him another $1.9MM for the coming season. The submariner managed only a 5.40 ERA in his 35 frames in 2018, allowing seven long balls but also showing a solid 37:12 K/BB ratio.
Makita was able to generate a strong 12.2% swinging-strike rate and lofty 23.7% infield fly percentage, so he has shown some interesting skill. Unfortunately, he also gave up a lot of line drives (a whopping 39.4%, per Fangraphs) long balls (18.4% HR/FB), so he’ll obviously need to make some corrections to succeed.
What’s Dickersons timetable for return? He’s kind of an intriguing comeback player. Always lit up the minors
Off 40 man so maybe not so soon
He had Tommy John this year so I guess maybe next year? He elected free agency though.
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Tjs and back surgery
He had back surgery last year. Prior to that, he had surgery on both heels.
To clarify … he tore the UCL while rehabbing his back.
Dickerson hit a couple balls that still haven’t landed at the old Skydome.
Wrong guy
No he hit one to the 500 level I believe
He hit two in Toronto yes
Correct. I remember that game when he launched it into the upper deck.
Tough break for Dickerson. It would have been interesting to see how he developed if he could have stayed healthy.
Man, I didn’t realize Dickerson hadn’t played in two years. He seemed like a decent platoon/DH type at one point. Didn’t really fit for the Padres, who have way too many defensively-challenged outfielders as is.
In 2013 he was ranked as the 7th best First Base prospect by MLB.com. I still don’t know why they tried to make him into an outfielder.
No shock on either.
Is there a new Skydome?
2013- Dickerson was traded to the San Diego Padres for Jaff Decker and Miles Mikolas.
He was traded to the Padres DL.
Padres designate Makita for assignment and call up DeWalt to take his place.
One of the 60-day DL guys will take Makita’s place.
You aren’t a power tool user, eh Rooster?
No Dude it wasn’t Dewalt I’m positive it was Stanley.
In other news …
Wil Myers did not win the Gold Glove at Third Base.