The Tigers released Cameron Rupp from Triple-A Toledo earlier this week, as per the International League’s transactions page. According to MLB.com’s Jason Beck (Twitter link), Rupp became expendable after catching prospect Jake Rogers was promoted from Double-A to Toledo, and veteran Bobby Wilson returned from injury.
After receiving regular work behind the plate for the Phillies in 2015-17, Rupp has spent the last 14 months on a whirlwind tour of different organizations as he looks for a path back to the big leagues. Since being released by Philadelphia in March 2018, Rupp has been a member of five different teams (the Rangers, Twins, Mariners, Giants, and Tigers) on minor league assignments. Most recently, San Francisco dealt him to Detroit for cash considerations in March as the Tigers looked to add some veteran catching depth in Spring Training.
Rupp’s defense and pitch-framing has never been particularly highly rated, though he does possess some decent power, particularly for a catcher. The 30-year-old has 39 homers and a career .234/.298/.407 over 1127 Major League plate appearances, all with the Phillies.
Yet another can’t miss Phillies prospect
i dont think he was ever really considered that much of a prospect, and can’t miss is entirely wrong. he was a nice piece for a few years, but i dont think he was highly regarded at first.
Rupp never cracked their top 30 prospects IIRC lol
Saw him with Toledo a week or so ago. Looked terrible. Not surprised they released him.
Yawn…….
Sounds familiar. Very poor catcher defense and pitch framing from all the catchers who caught him hurt Chris Volstad big time his whole career.
Yankees.
Getting released by the Tigers seems like the last stop before heading overseas
There’s always the Marlins or the Orioles.