Former major leaguer Wilin Rosario has spent the past several seasons plying his trade in Asia. Now, he’s seeking a return to the affiliated ranks, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Soon to turn 30 years of age, Rosario spent five seasons with the Rockies but found his opportunities fizzle out as he struggled behind the dish and declined at the plate. At his best a high-power, albeit defensively middling catcher, Rosario finished his run in Colorado in 2015 as a first baseman who slashed just .268/.295/.416.
Of course, it was still clear that Rosario had ample pop in his bat, having swatted 71 home runs and compiled a .200 isolated power mark through 1,601 MLB plate appearances. That made him an appealing target for Asian ballclubs, many of which have unearthed sluggers in need of a new opportunity in recent years.
Rosario thrived in a two-season run in Korea’s top league, equaling his tally of 71 major-league long balls in just 1,069 trips to the plate. That showing led to a deal that brought him to Japan last year, though Rosario stumbled in Hanshin. In 302 plate appearances, he managed only a .242/.285/.374 batting line with eight home runs.
Under the circumstances, it’s clear that Rosario will be looking for a minor-league deal. He’ll surely draw interest on a risk-free arrangement, but he’ll need to earn his way back into the majors with a strong showing in camp and/or at the Triple-A level.
Falvey is waiting at the bottom of the dumpster.
Mets on a minor league deal. They’ve got nobody in the minors with major league experience but Nido.
not that Nido is much either
Please tell me his walk up song is lido by boz scaggs
It’s actually “Thank You” by Dido
This guy can’t go to an NL team.
As long as he doesn’t block Tebow.
What about Wilson Ramos?
Never mind, I read your comment wrong.
uh, angels need a catching depth if arte can afford one.
dont see why Colorado wouln’t give him another shot. There starter is, who, Iannetta?
Great Idea. They could use some depth at first so he could play both.
Rosario is NOT a catcher. Colorado already knows this.
Maybe the Marlins once they trade JTR. Would be a one year placeholder for Keibert
i wouldn’t be too sure that happens…
Mariners will sign him. They sign anybody
Is Rosario even “middling defensively,” statistically speaking? I saw a lot of him in NL West competition and unless I saw him on several especially bad nights, Rosario is one of the worst defensive catchers that I’ve ever seen.
Agree!
Yankees! …wait where am I?
Could definitely add some depth for the Angels and he’d get some game reps during spring training, which would be nice for him.
He would not be coming back to catch. He will be a 1st/DH at this point in his career. He wasn’t a good catcher 4 years ago I am sure he hasn’t improved in the department.
I am seeking a date with Olivia Wilde.
If he’s Wilin to play all year in AA.
Come on….this guy hasn’t played since 2015 and for Colorado albeit.
His best years were even further back in 2012 and 2013…
You mean that a ML team can’t come up with better potential catching options?????
Prediction–Texas, Cleveland or Miami (if they trade Realmuto)
Prediction: You may be right, or wrong … but *respect* for crawling out on that limb.