The Mariners announced that they have designated Kaleb Cowart for assignment. His roster spot was needed to accommodate today’s acquisition of infield prospect Shed Long.
When the M’s claimed Cowart in December, the club announced that he’d come to camp not only as an infielder, but also as a pitcher. That could still be the plan, but he’ll first have to clear waivers if he’s to remain with the Seattle organization.
It’d certainly be interesting to see whether Cowart can carve out a dual-use role. He also seems reasonably likely to outperform his dreadful career .177/.241/.293 MLB batting line, which has come in less than four hundred plate appearances spread over four seasons. After all, he has produced strong numbers at the Triple-A level, slashing .298/.361/.469 in 1,402 total plate appearances.
Would hate to be an aaaa player during hot stove season, especially under DiPoto.
With Dipoto I’d just keep my bags packed no matter who you are!
He probably gets about 20 calls a day from guys on their 40-man roster asking, “What team am I on today?”
Ichiro never announced retirement. Is he going to compete for a spot in spring? Youth movement would get great work ethic model to follow if he is out there!
Ichiro is reportedly going to play for the M’s when they face Oakland in Japan
Will Kaleb pitch better than he hits?
if he doesn’t then he’ll never be worth a 40-man spot.
I guess M’s Shed themselves of a Coward?
COWART—–Nice try with your attempted humor.
Changes the Projected HOF ballot that year.
Not sure if Cowart makes it through waivers.
The Orioles could certainly use some infield depth!
Angels should pick him back up and go with the dual plan. They were thinking of that anyway
They would likely DFA him again because they want him to pitch in the minors.
MLB players have always been willing to change positions. But they’ve been persuaded away from pitching AND playing some other position.
The latest trend in MLB is to pitch and field a position effectively. It’s about time.
Respect to Ohtani for insisting on doing both.
mop up reliever is soon to be added to the Swiss Army knife of utility players.
Angels should pick cowart back up and put him in s pitching regiment.