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Rays To Sign Casey Sadler

By Jeff Todd | January 25, 2019 at 5:45pm CDT

The Rays have agreed to a minors deal with righty Casey Sadler. John Dreker of Pirates Prospects first reported the news in December (via Twitter). The pact includes an invitation to participate in MLB Spring Training.

For a Tampa Bay club that has increasingly utilized quite a volume of different pitchers throughout the season, depth is paramount. Sadler, 28, will present the organization with another swingman piece to consider for a multi-inning relief role.

While he has seen MLB action in three campaigns, Sadler remains an out away from his 20th frame at the game’s highest level. He spent all of 2018 at Triple-A with the Pirates organization, which originally drafted him in the 25th round in 2010. In 77 innings for Indianapolis, Sadler worked to a 3.39 ERA with 7.1 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9.

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17 Comments

  1. todd76

    6 years ago

    Never heard of this guy.

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    Reply
  2. xabial

    6 years ago

    I’m pretty sure I heard the name “Casey” here before…

    4
    Reply
  3. Free Clay Zavada

    6 years ago

    Win now move

    2
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    • FullMontilla

      6 years ago

      LOL @Free yes, it’s all coming together now

      Reply
  4. Cuso

    6 years ago

    Eggggsellent.

    i-I

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  5. bobtillman

    6 years ago

    28 year old AAA vagabond……lousy periphs……been Rule 5 eligible for past 3 years…..but the Rays have been known to find some decent players this way……or Durham needs some warm bodies…..

    Reply
  6. justacubsfan

    6 years ago

    Something tells me this guy will spin like 50-60 innings of 3 or sub 3 ball. The Rays front office is arguably smartest in the game

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    • imgman09

      6 years ago

      Yes,If you watch the game you know (Not a Rays fan) that the always find these kinda guys,then they get a big contract somewhere else

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      • the reaper

        6 years ago

        He was a pretty good pitcher until the injuries hit.

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  7. Oxford Karma

    6 years ago

    25th round in 2010 & still playing. He sounds like a good acquisition for that reason alone. No harm on a minors deal.

    Reply
  8. Joeypower

    6 years ago

    Sadly he signs

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  9. Mendoza Line 215

    6 years ago

    He was in the Pirates organization for many years and when his time was due his arm gave out.I think he has some talent and deserves a solid chance.He may be the type of guy who finally makes it into a decent career late.The Rays are smart and talented in a coaching manner to maximize his chances.Good luck to him.

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    • BrandonGregory74

      6 years ago

      If he can be trusted with an inning a couple days a week he might be their opener. The Rays have a ver intuitive front office.

      Reply
  10. jorge78

    6 years ago

    Branch Ricky used to say “quality through quantity.”
    By the by, who names their child Branch?

    Reply
    • Mendoza Line 215

      6 years ago

      Branch Rickey Sr!

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      Reply
  11. its_bigger

    6 years ago

    I’m sure he’ll strike out the side against Judge, Stanton, and Sanchez on some hot as heck night in August. He can tell his grandkids about that one day.

    1
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  12. Gwynning's Anal Lover

    6 years ago

    Kudos for John Dreker of Pirates Prospects getting his name up here. He provides some great analysis and stories of the upcoming Pirates players.

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