Here are Thursday’s minor moves from around the game…
Latest Updates
- Per a team release, the Mets have signed OF Rymer Liriano and reliever Arquimedes Caminero to minor league deals and invited both to Spring Training. Liriano, 27, was a former highly-rated prospect in the Padres system, but slumped badly upon his promotion to Double-A in 2012. In 167 career plate appearances with the Pads and White Sox, the Dominican-born outfielder has put together a .220/.293/.287 (66 wRC+) line, with just two home runs and a 31.7% strikeout rate. He appeared in 65 games for Triple-A Salt Lake last season, slashing .268/.343/.523 in the hitter-friendly PCL. Caminero, 31, was a big part of the 2015 Pirates bullpen, posting a 3.62 ERA/3.80 FIP in a robust 74 2/3 IP for the club. He also has big-league time with the Marlins (’13’-14) and Mariners (2016), and all told has a 3.83 ERA, 8.3 K/9, and 4.01 BB/9 in 155 career IP. Caminero spent the last two seasons with Japan’s Yomiuri Giants, where he scuffled last season following a strong debut showing in 2017. The Dominican-born righty returned to the U.S. last August to undergo what seemed to be a minor elbow procedure, per the Yomiuri club.
- Per Robert Murray of The Athletic, the Mets have also agreed to a minors pact with right-hander Casey Coleman. Coleman, 31, has appeared in parts of four MLB seasons with the Cubs and Royals, most recently in 2014. He’s spent much of the last four seasons in AAA with a number of clubs, working primarily as a reliever. The 6-foot righty has been blistered in his last two trips through the PCL, working to a 6.75 ERA/5.19 FIP with the Astros in ’17, and a 6.91 ERA/5.11 FIP with the Cubs last season. In 177 2/3 career MLB innings, Coleman has posted a 6.23 K/9 against 4.51 BB/9, but has been able to induce grounders at an above-average rate. Per Murray, the deal includes an opt- and buyout clause for Korean and Japanese teams.
- Per a team release, the Red Sox have invited righty Domingo Tapia to Spring Training. Tapia, 27, was a once-promising Mets farmhand who was eventually moved to the bullpen after serious command issues as a starter from 2012-14. Most recently of the Reds organization, the Dominican-born hurler worked to a respectable 3.47 ERA/4.06 FIP for Triple-A Louisville last season, though his peripherals (6.43 K/9, 3.71 BB/9) were hardly encouraging.
Earlier Moves
- The Dodgers have signed right-hander Markus Solbach to a minor league contract, as announced by Solbach’s team in the Australian Baseball League, the Adelaide Bite (Twitter link). The German-born Solbach has previously spent time in the minor league ranks with the Twins and D-backs in addition to four seasons pitching on the independent circuit (CanAm and Frontier leagues). This winter, the 27-year-old has turned in a ludicrous 0.43 ERA and a 55-to-7 K/BB ratio in 41 2/3 innings in the ABL. However, he hasn’t pitched in affiliated ball since notching a 3.56 ERA with 7.9 K/9 against 2.1 BB/9 through 65 2/3 frames with Arizona’s Class-A Advanced affiliate. Originally signed by Minnesota as a 19-year-old out of Germany, Solbach has pitched professionally in parts of eight seasons and generally demonstrated strong control with less-impressive strikeout numbers. He’s posted a cumulative 3.30 ERA, 6.5 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9 in 733 pro innings, though he’s never pitched above the Class-A Advanced level for an MLB organization.
Sounds like a good addition for the Dodgers
it will add some depth to there minor league bullpen. Maybe he will get a shot at the big leagues.
Two years ago the guy got lit up at age 24 in A+ ball. He has no shot at the majors. Its a nothing signing.
More replacements for the tear down
what tear down you speak of?? dodgers don’t tear down….
She’s trolling.
Dodgers will finish 3rd behind the Rockies and Padres if they don’t do anything soon. Worst OF in baseball, Rotation has no one behind Kershaw/Buehler, and the bullpen is as shaky as they get. Seager and Muncy all they have going for them, aging Turner, Bellinger the new Gallo, no catcher, an OF that has Kike Hernandez slotted in RF. Things won’t be so swell after the deadline that’s for sure.
That assessment of the Dodgers is about as ignorant as can be, baseball1600.
Laugh now, call me ignorant, but when the dodgers are mediocre next year don’t come crying back to me. I see it, they are bound to approach it.
Yep, pretty much.
Actually, pretty much an ignorant assessment.
baseball1600, I am a Dodger fan who follows everything closely. You are the first person I have seen mention Hernandez being slotted in RF. What is the source of your information? Btw, the Dodgers led the NL in ERA in 2018 and MLB starters in ERA. Why do you think they will be considerably worse? As for your prediction, I have a bet for you. I say the Dodgers will finish first in the NL West. If they don’t, you win the bet. All we need is someone unknown to either of us to hold the money until season’s end. How much would you like to bet? I will go as high as $1,000.
baseball1600 is clueless. Even if the Dodgers do not make any further moves, they will be fine for the regular season. It would likely be Pederson, Bellinger and Verdugo in the OF, which is pretty damn good. And after Kershaw and Buehler they have Hill, Ryu, Stripling and Maeda among some others to compete for a starting spot in one of the best rotations in the league. They are already the clear favorite to win the N.L. West again.
I’ll hold the money
MLBTR should include a betting platform in which bets can be made within the comments section and then funds can be transferred to MLBTR for safe keeping. MLBTR would also be the judge on who wins the bet… this is a great idea.
Can I get in on this bet lmao #amateur
I know you’re trolling simply because you think Muncy is the real deal rather than a flash in the pan.
I’m not counting on anything from Muncy.
You are delusional. The Rockies and Padres don’t have one starter as good as Kershaw or Buehler. Barnes behind the plate is solid. Could actually be an upgrade over Grandal based on grandals inability to block a ball in the playoffs. Turner who has become one of the most underrated third basemen in the game, at third, seager (a healthy young star shortstop), Muncy could be competent in a platoon in the outfield, first or second base. Hernandez is a top 5 utility man in baseball. Bellinger at first or the outfield is 23, can mash and has a good glove, and can run. Joc Pederson, well regarded prospect and ALL STAR is still only in his mid 20s and will at least be a very good platoon outfielder, Alex Verdugo in the outfield is one of the top prospects in baseball. David Freese is a post season hero that mashes lefties and a very good glove at either corner infield spot while being a great leader in the locker room. Their pen that was amongst the best in baseball last year added Joe Kelly who has tremendous upside.
They also have been connected to second basemen including Dozier and Harrison.
“Dodgers will finish 3rd behind the Rockies and Padres if they don’t do anything soon.”
And u have the audacity to ask if I read what I post.
Dodgers own that division, dawg!!
Padres updated depth chart. Lots of work to do. Kiddie corps had better hurry up.
link to sandiego.padres.mlb.com
Stop smoking meth plants.
That’s not very impressive in the ABL. Usually they have a kangaroo or two playing on the team, and sometimes when they’re short of players, they’ll have a couple of drunk overweight fans from the crowd play an inning or two.
I can just hear the vendors for those games now: “Get your vegemite sandwiches here!”
Hahaha! Why did I just read that with a Crocodile Dundee voice in my head?
“That’s not a knife…”
“Tastes like dung, but you can live off it”
Actually we don’t let the kangas play anymore. Great speed but couldn’t swing a bat to save themselves. Plus they would often eviscerate the umpires when they were called out…
They’re actually quite vicious animals if it feels threatened. They can easily kill a man with that claw on their foot. They can truly tear you up a lot of different ways.
Oh I know, at the risk of furthering the stereotype I actually do get kangaroos in my backyard sometimes (my place backs onto a national park).
That’s kinda funny I guess, the ABL is about AA level so it’s not too bad at all. The league is growing and getting stronger
I was led to believe that they were all 6’4 and full o’ muscles!
Probably better than Bartolo Colon in 2019.
Justin Grimm to the Indians on a minor league deal. @tribeinsider and @andersenreports
It’s interesting to note how his K rate has risen this year. Solbach is only 27 and has posted strong numbers the past three years. In a league of blowouts, Solbach’s numbers are still well above average. His ERA is the second best in the league by a decent margin.
Michelle’s K/BB ratio sucks.
Her stats were so bad that she had to sign a minor league deal and can no longer afford her new Acura
Haha be warned Dodgers, those numbers look a bit suspicious no? Sounds like somebody has been taking some meds if you know what I mean….
I love Caminero. Glad to see him back in affiliated ball.
what happened to the chats?
There was one last week, but come on man, it’s the holidays
The tjs rymer had in the padres system really derailed what could have been an interesting career. Dude hits the ball hard.
If Rymer makes the roster, my prediction is that he will have 2 doubles, one homerun, 6 RBIs, and bat .220. At least he’s consistent.
Caminero seems like a reasonable guy to take a flier on for spring training. The front end of the bullpen is still pretty dismal.
Mets sign Arismendy Alcantara, who tore up the Mexican league in 2018, along with Henry Urrutia and Alexei Ramirez. Might be interesting to see if either one would take a minors deal too.
Also Choo Choo Coleman’s grandson was a great pickup. He was tearing up last year as well.
Oh, the PCL tore him up. Good signing anyway as it gives Wagon Wheel a cheap one to throw at mutt and Jeff.
Hey Mets how about picking up major league players, they signed WHO when the Phillies signed Robertson, way to go Mets
jvent ::the Mets don’t need another Right handed 30 something Pitcher. They are looking for a Lefty and a Right handed OF bat.
Didn’t the Mets sign Ramos from the Phillies and trade for Diaz and Cano?
oh and signed Familia too
They need a lefty in the pen. Why not shot for Zach ?
Your account is over drawn Wagon Wheel. You need to get permission from Mutt and Jeff to spend any more money until July.
Solid moves during the Hot Stove Eventually, however they are certain to thaw in spring and by June will be in ruin. Have fun.
Coleman will be the signing of the offseason!
How does Dan O’Dowd have any credibility based on his career. From 2000-2011 he drafted 1 player in the 1st round that even had a decent career and he signed 2 of the worst free agent signings of all time in Mike Hampton and Denny Neagle.
Don’t need to be a good GM to be good on TV or radio. You have to be able to convey info in quick accessible bites, not draft well.
Jack Z. was a terrible GM for the Mariners but is now great on the Pirates pre and post game radio, for example.
Mets are looking for their own Muncy. Maybe one of them pans out. Caminero probably has the best shot. With the pen we had last year, I’d give Bart a Spring Training deal to see if he has anything left.
Bart has some motivation: link to forbes.com
INF Taylor Featherston signed MiLB deal with Royals.