The Twins have added outfielder Alejandro De Aza to their top affiliate, per an announcement from Triple-A Rochester communications director Nate Rowan (via Twitter). De Aza agreed to terms on a minors deal with the Minnesota organization, which in turn purchased his contract from the indy ball New Britain Bees.
Now 35 years of age, De Aza has not seen MLB action since the 2017 campaign — his tenth with at least some time in the majors. All told, the left-handed-hitting outfielder is a .260/.325/.396 hitter through 2,878 trips to the plate at the game’s highest level.
De Aza has hit rather well at his various stops over the past two seasons. He posted a .420 OBP in 32 games last year at Triple-A with the Nats and then turned in a .868 OPS in Venezuelan Winter League action. This year, he has dominated the Atlantic League to the tune of a .347/.415/.517 batting line with six home runs in 299 trips to the plate.
Yo falv quit signing fricken outfielders that are 45
De Aza one of my all time favorites.
Next, the Twins are going to sign Denard Span, Angel Pagan, and Ryan Raburn.
Don’t forget Austin Jackson
Never heard of her
Brandon Phillips too
BREAKING NEWS: Twins have signed Julio Franco to their 25-man roster.
And the Red Sox version of Mike Cameron
Bring Denard back!
he’s been killing it in the Atlantic League, as Jordany Valdespin was last year. guess MIN likes AL MVPs?
No love for Michael Cuddyer?
Tom Brunansky!!!
If they bring Bruno back, they’ll have to bring in Hrbek, Gaetti, and Gagne. Frank Viola is also a given. I’m sure Juan Berenguer would be happy to replace Mike Morin.
U think we can get Danny Gladden too?
Straight out of the radio booth. He has his glove up there already.
Blyleven is ready to pad his HOF stats as well. Feels he has more in the tank.
Holy crap time flies, i thought he played for the Marlins like 6 years ago, dang.
Well there’s a blast from the past.
So does the logic of rostering an aging vet in the minors when you already have a glut of young outfielders on hand indicate a trade is near which might create a void at AAA level?
Lew Ford
Jason Tyner!
Call the Blue Jays, inquire about Stroman and ask for an OF to backup the starters (McKinney).
The more you look at Minnesota the more you think maybe an Odorizzi-Berrios-Stroman 1-2-3 could do some dealing in October. Perez becomes a lefty weapon out of the bullpen and perhaps make Gibson the #4 with Pineda as a bullet out of the bullpen.
Whew! Now we know what Thad Levine meant. This is hard core boot on the throat stuff to finish the division off!
This is an absolute Count of Monte Christo. We don’t need older players blocking younger talent. This guy was never really that good.