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Reds Acquire Travis Jankowski

By Mark Polishuk | October 31, 2019 at 3:38pm CDT

The Reds have acquired outfielder Travis Jankowski from the Padres, as announced on San Diego’s official team Twitter feed.  International bonus money will head back to San Diego in return.

2019 was essentially a lost year for Jankowski, who suffered a broken wrist in Spring Training and didn’t start playing until July, turning him into something of an afterthought in a crowded Padres outfield mix.  Jankowski ended up appearing in only 25 games and receiving just 24 plate appearances.  Given that abbreviated campaign, Jankowski wasn’t expected to receive much of an arbitration raise, as MLBTR’s Matt Swartz projected the outfielder to receive only $1.2MM in his second of four arb years as a Super Two player.  (Jankowski earned $1.165MM in 2019.)

It’s a minor enough sum that, despite Jankowski’s struggles last year, he was still an interesting option for a Cincinnati club that is looking to add outfield depth.  Jankowski has displayed some solid glovework at all three outfield positions, making him a decent candidate for bench duty or perhaps as the left-handed hitting side of a platoon.

Between the Jankowski trade and other recent transactions, the Padres have now cleared four spots off their 40-man roster.  San Diego faces something of a 40-man roster crunch given the number of prospects that have to be protected from the Rule 5 draft, so we could perhaps see even more minor housecleaning moves from the team in the coming days.

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  1. Ully

    3 years ago

    Solid pickup.

    Reply
    • nowheretogobutup

      3 years ago

      I don’t know about solid, he is fast and plays a good D but his offense is below ave.

      Reply
    • AZPat

      3 years ago

      Billy Hamilton part 2. I guess he’s less expensive. But, I would have preferred they sign Billy rather than him. Of course, he’s way cheaper.

      Reply
  2. MiserablePadreFan

    3 years ago

    Alright AJ let’s do this!!

    Reply
  3. lowtalker1

    3 years ago

    Thank you!
    I’m so glad to see Freddy gone.
    6 more to get rid of just to get to 40

    Reply
    • CNichols

      3 years ago

      Any particular reason you’re glad to see him go? He’s a passable 4th/5th OF, defensive replacement/pinch runner type. Obviously not a star or even a starter but he has some value as a reserve.

      I’m glad they got international bonus space for him because for some of the guys they need to trim of the 40 they won’t get anything, but I don’t think him being off the roster really changes the team all that much. He’s not like an albatross.

      Reply
    • disgruntledreader

      3 years ago

      With Stammen a FA, and them not picking up Warren’s option, it’s five more. Presumably they don’t pick up Loup’s either.

      Edwards, Yardley and Mejias-Brean are obvious DFA candidates and all can then elect MLFA.

      The final spot is a bit less obvious. Would guess Avila who, because of TJS, is less likely to be claimed and can then be outrighted if he clears.

      Reply
      • bleacherbum

        3 years ago

        Nice breakdown, I agree with how the 40 man will shape up. What happens with Kinsler? Do you think the club cuts bait to gain the roster spot or do they try to let Jayce Tingler get whatever’s left out of him? I think it’s 4MM he’s due in 20’

        Reply
        • lowtalker1

          3 years ago

          Gone like a fart in the wind. they will keep him around for a little bit h til they get an actual starting second baseman with a trade. Maybe they trade him and attach someone. Who know. I mean 4 mil isn’t that much in their eyes.

        • Show Me Your Tatis

          3 years ago

          Luis Urias would like to have a word with you outside…

    • SDHotDawg

      3 years ago

      What? I’d rather have Janks than Margot. Much better defense, much better on the bases, and a higher OBP.

      Reply
  4. mlb1225

    3 years ago

    Solid 4th outfielder. He gets on base enough to make his speed a serisous weapon.

    Reply
    • lowtalker1

      3 years ago

      He doesn’t get on base enough to use his speed

      Reply
      • 99socalfrc

        3 years ago

        vs RHP he does

        Reply
      • ntorsky

        3 years ago

        .317 career on base is passable for the type of player he is. A lot better than Billy Hamilton I’ll tell you that much.

        Reply
        • lowtalker1

          3 years ago

          If you say so. He is a defensive replacement. I’m glad he is gone off he padres. Freddy is alll yours.

      • mlb1225

        3 years ago

        The two seasons he played at least 100 games in, he has an OBP of .332. Much better than a Billy Hamilton.

        Reply
        • 99socalfrc

          3 years ago

          2018 he hit .276 with an OBP of .345 against RHP. He can’t hit lefties to save his life, but none of the nerds running these teams want to play guys everyday anyhow.

        • mlb1225

          3 years ago

          If he can’t hit lefties to save his life, and that hasn’t changed since the beginning of his career, what makes th nerds for wanting to get the most production possible out of a player?

        • 99socalfrc

          3 years ago

          I call them nerds for reasons far greater than Travis Jankowski.

        • nowheretogobutup

          3 years ago

          2018 is long gone and 2020 will be his make or break year in the bigs

        • LanceRichardson

          3 years ago

          You call them nerds because they know more about baseball than you do.

    • nowheretogobutup

      3 years ago

      chances are Jank will be cut before the season starts or sometime during the season. he’s as solid as your new mgr.

      Reply
  5. bleacherbum

    3 years ago

    Good luck in Cincinnati Freddy, classy guy in his time with the Padres. A team will always have a spot for a guy who plays solid Defense and above average speed.

    Reply
  6. 99socalfrc

    3 years ago

    Decent pickup as a 4th outfielder. Does all the little things. Reds are a team to watch next year IMO. Cards, Brewers & Cubs all potentially win less in 2020..

    Reply
    • nowheretogobutup

      3 years ago

      Reds will finish fourth, hate to break your bubble

      Reply
      • Padres458

        3 years ago

        Reds are a sleeper WC team.

        Reply
        • nowheretogobutup

          3 years ago

          April Fools

  7. CAAngels1978

    3 years ago

    Great April Fools joke where he pretended to be an employee in the Padres store: “You know what would look great on that jersey? Jankowski.”

    Reply
  8. lowtalker1

    3 years ago

    Erlin gone too. Padres actually getting rid of junk. I like this

    Reply
    • mlb1225

      3 years ago

      I wouldn’t say he’s junk. When he gets semi-regular playing time, he’s not a bad outfielder. .332 OBP when he has played 100+ games. It might not be an outstanding number, but when you have the speed he does, a .332 OBP is pretty good.

      Reply
      • nowheretogobutup

        3 years ago

        he’s an ave. OF at best a fourth or fifth OF, couldn’t hit his weight last year and K’s more than ave.

        Reply
        • SDHotDawg

          3 years ago

          Recency bias? He broke his wrist diving for a ball at the end of ST. Of course, that just made it easier for Preller’s boy (Margot).

  9. ctrenkamp

    3 years ago

    We need offense. Don’t understand this trade unless we flip him

    Reply
    • SDHotDawg

      3 years ago

      He will bring you offense. The guy is a sparkplug on the bases. Good pickup.

      Reply
  10. nowheretogobutup

    3 years ago

    He’s not worth anything in a trade, sorry

    Reply
    • ksoze

      3 years ago

      We traded international bonus money, not a prospect.

      Reply
  11. tytomkiel

    3 years ago

    Dang. Loved watching Jankowski.

    Reply
    • nowheretogobutup

      3 years ago

      as little as he played hopefully his injuries will not come back in 2020 it was time to have jank move on

      Reply
  12. bravesfan

    3 years ago

    He’s terrible. Thought the reds were trying to improve, not get worse

    Reply
  13. BPrice's 77 F-Bombs

    3 years ago

    Underrated move by the little Reds.

    Reply
  14. driftcat28

    3 years ago

    Trades already begun, love it

    Reply
  15. Show Me Your Tatis

    3 years ago

    Anyone got a scouting report on this international bonus money guy?

    Reply
    • lowtalker1

      3 years ago

      Probably 2 fiddy

      Reply
  16. CrikesAlready

    3 years ago

    Jankowski was hyped, hyped, and hyped some more. But, like all Padres prospects during the dark years, it was just wishful thinking. The dude is fast, I’ll give him that.

    His injury last spring was from over-aggressiveness, at least he wasn’t playing a pick-up basketball game or something.

    I do see him benefiting from the turf, the division and the band box they call Son of Riverfront.

    Reply
  17. nowheretogobutup

    3 years ago

    Latest news Balsely is not coming back as the Padres pitching coach, also a new bench coach, first and third base coaches as well. I think its a good thing, time to change the direction of this team.

    Reply
    • Show Me Your Tatis

      3 years ago

      According to who is Balsley not being retained? Only source I could find is Lee Hacksaw who says the opposite.

      If Balsley goes, whoever made that call better be going with him.

      Reply
      • padreforlife

        3 years ago

        Where is Saw these days?

        Reply
  18. CubsRebsSaints

    3 years ago

    San Diego will sign an #1/#2 pitcher this off season. I thinking more like MadBum/Wheeler/maybe a little lesser arm. LAA/SD both, watch out for them. Along with NYY, bc they will also.

    Reply
  19. padreforlife

    3 years ago

    Face for radio

    Reply
  20. hoosierhysteria

    3 years ago

    I miss hacksaw. Jank is good guy…hope he does well in Cincinnati. He will learn to love Skyline chili. Solid defense….good speed

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