Headlines

  • Stuart Sternberg Has Agreed To Sell Rays To Patrick Zalupski, Deal Expected To Be Final By September
  • Nationals Select Eli Willits With First Pick Of 2025 Amateur Draft
  • 2025 MLB Draft, First Round Results
  • Red Sox Place Hunter Dobbins On 15-Day IL Due To ACL Tear
  • Astros Promote Brice Matthews
  • Red Sox Likely To Activate Alex Bregman Tomorrow
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

Remove Ads
  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Guardians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2025 Trade Deadline Outlook Series
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Agency Database
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Padres Designate Jose Pirela, Reinstate & Option Travis Jankowski

By Jeff Todd | July 22, 2019 at 4:34pm CDT

The Padres have designated utilityman Jose Pirela for assignment, per a club announcement. His 40-man spot was needed for outfielder Travis Jankowski, who was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A.

Pirela, 29, has not seen much MLB action this season despite the fact that he has posted loud offensive numbers. Through 242 plate appearances, he’s slashing a robust .353/.401/.674 with 18 long balls.

It seems the Friars had already seen enough to know how they felt about Pirela. He had received a long look in 2018 after a strong 2017 showing, but proved unable to capitalize on the opportunity. Through nearly a thousand total trips to the plate at the game’s highest level, Pirela is a .258/.307/.390 hitter (88 wRC+).

The story isn’t altogether different for Jankowski, who has run through 953 plate appearances in the majors with marginal results (.242/.319/.321; 79 wRC+). He is a year-and-a-half younger than Pirela and arguably offers a slightly higher floor with highly-graded glovework and baserunning. Jankowski hasn’t been overly impressive with the bat during his rehab assignment — his plate discipline hasn’t quite made up for a total power outage (.254/.371/.271) — but will get another chance to show he deserves a big-league job in San Diego.

Share 0 Retweet 7 Send via email0

San Diego Padres Transactions Jose Pirela Travis Jankowski

Nationals Place Ryan Zimmerman On 10-Day IL, Select Michael Blazek
Main
Brewers To Place Brandon Woodruff On 10-Day IL Due To Oblique Injury
View Comments (42)
Post a Comment

42 Comments

  1. MiserablePadreFan

    6 years ago

    JP will be missed.

    Reply
    • spudchukar

      6 years ago

      He didn’t die, just DFA’d.

      1
      Reply
    • Koamalu

      6 years ago

      Those El Paso fans will miss him if he does not make it through waivers. Because he has hit so well in AAA, maybe some team will give up a prospect for him.

      Reply
    • nowheretogobutup

      6 years ago

      JP won’t be missed he had his chances n failed to live up to his billing in offense and defense.

      Reply
    • costergaard2

      6 years ago

      Pirela was Refsynder before Refsynder was Refsynder…

      Reply
  2. jdgoat

    6 years ago

    Wow he’s been pretty great this year

    Reply
  3. Deleted Userrrrr

    6 years ago

    Oh my god. It actually happened! They finally DFA’d La Cucaracha!

    3
    Reply
    • SanDiegoTom

      6 years ago

      I wish it was kinsler, instead.

      1
      Reply
      • Deleted Userrrrr

        6 years ago

        I mean, neither is part of the long-term plan but we know why Kinsler is still on the team. He’s still owed ~$5.56m and they don’t want to just release him and eat the whole thing. Pirela is still pre-arb.

        Reply
  4. lowtalker1

    6 years ago

    About time. They should have dfa him two years ago. Next to the dfa list imo
    Kinsler
    Stock
    Weick
    Erlin
    Marge

    Give Guerra a little time to see if this reliever thing is going to work, if it doesn’t, then dfa.

    3
    Reply
    • LosPobres1904

      6 years ago

      Or your buddy Myersno Myers?

      Reply
      • lowtalker1

        6 years ago

        Sure. You interested in paying 71 mil dollars for nothing ?

        Reply
  5. zippytms

    6 years ago

    Now do Ian Kinsler.

    1
    Reply
  6. DarkSide830

    6 years ago

    interesting. i know its the pcl, but Pirela might net more then your typical wild-card as a return, or could be a steal.

    Reply
  7. Socrates Curveball

    6 years ago

    Pirela should get dealt for cash considerations.

    Reply
    • GareBear

      6 years ago

      I imagine someone will probably take a chance on him whether by trade or claim

      Reply
  8. bbatardo

    6 years ago

    Pirela had a -0.2 WAR in 5 ABs this year lol. 3 Ks and 1 DP. Guess it was all the Padres wanted to see.

    Reply
  9. towinagain

    6 years ago

    Count me the lonw Pirela fan in SD though he was a streaky hitter he offered a versatility. He could rake at times! Wish he would have had one more shot

    Reply
    • Deleted Userrrrr

      6 years ago

      By your logic I “offer a versatility.” They could sign me up and I would play all over the diamond if they asked me to. I wouldn’t necessarily play well, however. And it’s the same way with Pirela.

      Reply
  10. jeffmaz

    6 years ago

    Pirela will get picked up by another team, he deserves it. However, the days of the Padres having a team made up with AAAA players is finally over. Jankowski needs to dramatically improve his OBP. Otherwise his speed only helps his plus defense.

    Reply
    • Deleted Userrrrr

      6 years ago

      You sure about that? He’ll be 30 in November, has a lifetime .697 OPS in the majors, is not serviceable defensively at any position and this is his last option year.

      Reply
      • jeffmaz

        6 years ago

        Are you taking about Pirela or Jankowski? Frankly they’re both marginal players I’d like to see gone from the Padres.

        Reply
        • Deleted Userrrrr

          6 years ago

          Pirela. Jankowski won’t be 30 for another 2 years and is more than serviceable defensively at all 3 outfield positions.

          Reply
        • Jbigz12

          6 years ago

          Getting claimed and actually becoming a meaningful major league contributor are two different things. He probably will get claimed.

          Reply
        • Deleted Userrrrr

          6 years ago

          We’ll see. I wouldn’t give him a 40-man roster spot (and a major league roster spot starting next year) and I already gave my reasons as to why.

          Reply
        • petcopadre

          6 years ago

          defensive prowess with a batting skills less than Pirela. Speed is good but he does not hit base hits. He’s a good pinch runner though.

          Reply
  11. padreforlife

    6 years ago

    They both stink Janko and Pirela

    1
    Reply
    • nowheretogobutup

      6 years ago

      I’d sayJank defensively would be able to handle all three OF positions better than what we have now especially in the corner OF. Some how dum p Myers this guy is a head case, eat half his salary whatever it takes he just wasting time on the bench.

      Reply
      • padreforlife

        6 years ago

        1/2 contract? .216, 12 homers, 27 RBI’s, 109
        strikeouts. He’s not worth 1/2 34 mil for 3 years.

        1
        Reply
  12. VegasSDfan

    6 years ago

    Better than Pmac..

    1
    Reply
  13. Deleted Userrrrr

    6 years ago

    Lmao I remember a year and a half ago when people were saying they should trade Hunter Renfroe because of this guy… Such lunacy.

    1
    Reply
    • nowheretogobutup

      6 years ago

      Now all we need is Bauer for Renfore and Perdomo or a good rook in EP and we have a No. 1 SP then trade one of our top 50 minor rooks for a good middle RP, 7 inning guy who is est.

      Reply
      • Deleted Userrrrr

        6 years ago

        4 years of Renfroe > 1 year of Trevor Bauer at basically market salary

        1
        Reply
    • csspackler

      6 years ago

      I don’t remember that … at all.

      Reply
      • Deleted Userrrrr

        6 years ago

        I remember it vividly.

        1
        Reply
  14. nowheretogobutup

    6 years ago

    I thought for sure we would finally make .500 this season but it doesn’t look like it. Just another year wasted away I don’t care if we hit 500 HR’s if we can’t W at least 81 games this year its totally wasted

    1
    Reply
    • Deleted Userrrrr

      6 years ago

      Not really. At least they finally had a couple young players deliver on the hype (Renfroe, Tatis, Paddack) and aren’t losing anyone important to FA this offseason.

      Reply
    • Wolverines2

      6 years ago

      Totally wasted? Learning a lot this year about young pitchers. Making progress on the decision at catcher. Figuring out who will be part of this team’s bullpen, who will be in the rotation, and who will be gone. The introduction of possibly the most exciting player in baseball to the fanbase. The successful return of a potential starting pitchers from TJS that may be in the rotation next year. The terrific steps forward defensively by Renfroe. Also answers to questions about what Myers will be, etc. Increased ticket and merchandise sales, and TV viewership. I am personally very excited about the future and knew that it would not happen over night. I’m still hopeful that they win 81 games, but if they don’t I don’t see how the season could be considered a total waste.

      Reply
      • nowheretogobutup

        6 years ago

        One of the Friars problems is two guys hitting back to back who either hit HR’s or K a lot. That’s a problem, need someone who can hit for average, be an RBI guy when required and play great defense, AJ I think you need to trade Reyes or Hunter and one rook for a good SP

        Reply
  15. papadrefan

    6 years ago

    two possible trade candidates.

    Reply
  16. hoosierhysteria

    6 years ago

    Pirela was our best hitter in 2017. He will get opportunity some where.

    Reply
  17. nowheretogobutup

    6 years ago

    Billy Beane where are you? He knows how to get players at cheap who really produce. I give him and the A’s a lot of credit for their puny payroll they have a chance for a playoff card. Can AJ at least read this guys book?

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.

Log in Register

    Top Stories

    Stuart Sternberg Has Agreed To Sell Rays To Patrick Zalupski, Deal Expected To Be Final By September

    Nationals Select Eli Willits With First Pick Of 2025 Amateur Draft

    2025 MLB Draft, First Round Results

    Red Sox Place Hunter Dobbins On 15-Day IL Due To ACL Tear

    Astros Promote Brice Matthews

    Red Sox Likely To Activate Alex Bregman Tomorrow

    Phillies Reportedly Targeting Controllable Relievers

    Yankees Prioritizing Pitching, Also Searching For Infield Help

    Orioles Trade Bryan Baker To Rays

    Yankees Release DJ LeMahieu

    Trevor Williams To Undergo UCL Surgery

    Nationals Fire PBO Mike Rizzo, Manager Dave Martinez

    Brewers Activate Brandon Woodruff

    Clarke Schmidt Expected To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

    Bobby Jenks Passes Away

    Braves Release Alex Verdugo

    Top 40 Trade Candidates For The 2025 Deadline

    Rays Reinstate Ha-Seong Kim

    Yankees Have Shown Interest In Ryan McMahon

    Royals Interested In Bryan Reynolds

    Recent

    Orioles Outright David Bañuelos

    Stuart Sternberg Has Agreed To Sell Rays To Patrick Zalupski, Deal Expected To Be Final By September

    Adolis Garcia Drawing Trade Interest

    Poll: Who Will Win The 2025 Home Run Derby?

    Royals Place Michael Lorenzen On Injured List

    Yankees Claim Rico Garcia

    Blue Jays, Joe Mantiply Agree To Minor League Deal

    Submit Your Questions For This Week’s Episode Of The MLBTR Podcast

    D-backs Have Listened To Offers On Outfield Depth

    Vinny Nittoli To Opt Out Of Brewers Deal

    MLBTR Newsletter - Hot stove highlights in your inbox, five days a week

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • Sandy Alcantara Rumors
    • Luis Robert Rumors
    • Alex Bregman Rumors

     

    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android App Store Google Play

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Remove Ads, Support Our Writers
    • Front Office Originals
    • Front Office Fantasy Baseball
    • MLBTR Podcast
    • Trade Deadline Outlook Series
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Guardians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • RSS/Twitter Feeds By Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    Do not Sell or Share My Personal Information

    hide arrows scroll to top

    Register

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version