The Angels announced that they’ve acquired catcher Anthony Bemboom from the Rays for cash considerations.
This is the second transaction of the day involving Bemboom, whom the Rays designated for assignment in the afternoon. The 29-year-old had been on the 60-day injured list for two-plus months before then because of a knee issue, but his return led to his departure from Tampa Bay.
Bemboom is now reuniting with the Angels, who spent a 22nd-round pick on him in the 2012 draft. He was with the club until Colorado grabbed him in the 2016 Rule 5 Draft, though Bemboom never reached the majors in two seasons in the Rockies organization. He debuted in MLB earlier this year with the Rays, who signed him to a minor league deal in the offseason, logging just five plate appearances prior to his injury. Over a far larger sample size of 636 PA at the minors’ highest level, Bemboom has slashed .250/.341/.381 with 11 home runs.
The Angels’ acquisition of Bemboom comes on the verge of surgery for starting catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who will undergo a procedure to repair a nasal fracture Tuesday. Lucroy last played June 7, when he was involved in a gruesome collision at home plate with Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick, and will miss at least three more weeks. The Angels have turned to Dustin Garneau and Kevan Smith in his absence. Bemboom will provide further insurance as Lucroy recovers.
Who?
Anthony Bemboom
First
Need one,
Wondered about that when I saw the DFA.
Should look into what the Mets asking price is for Wilson Ramos, he’s not working out there but is hitting.
yup, i predicted this-
Yes you did… I just read the comments of that post and then I saw he was picked up by the Angels… good call.
That was quick
*July 7
My birthday btw. Lol
Happy Belated Birthday!
July 7th.
Good deal…
What happened to josh thole they just picked up
If they get Mancini from Baltimore, they can have Boom Boom and Bemboom…….sounds like a law firm….or a fireworks company….same thing…..
He oughta go by Tony Bemboom. Sounds way tougher.
Wow, dude was absolutely miserable on Picture Day