JUNE 27: Galvis has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain, the team announced. Urias and Leyba were each recalled from Norfolk, as was outfielder Ryan McKenna. Righty Konner Wade and utilityman Stevie Wilkerson were optioned in corresponding moves.
Galvis will miss between one and two months, manager Brandon Hyde told reporters (including Steve Melewski of MASNsports.com). That casts serious doubt about his trade candidacy. Galvis would need to return at the very early end of that projected timetable to be healthy by the July 30 deadline. Players on the injured list can still be traded, but a veteran role player like Galvis never looked likely to bring back a highly impactful return, and contenders’ interest in acquiring him would be dealt a serious blow if he’s still on the IL come deadline day.
JUNE 26: Freddy Galvis was carted off the field during today’s loss to the Blue Jays. The team described the injury as right quadriceps discomfort. A roster move appears likely to follow, with Galvis heading to the injured list, per Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com.
Along with being one of the Orioles’ more vocal veteran leaders, the well-respected, glove-first shortstop was a potential trade piece for GM Mike Elias. With little more than a month before the trade deadline, Baltimore will have to wait and see about the severity of Galvis’ injury to know whether he might still be considered a trade chip. Galvis has been worth 0.9 rWAR while slashing .246/.304/.411 in 273 plate appearances.
In the meantime, Pat Valaika took over at shortstop today, while Ramon Urias or Domingo Leyba seem most likely to get the call from Triple-A for more regular playing time. For what it’s worth, neither Urias nor Leyba was in the starting lineup for Triple-A Norfolk tonight, notes Kubatko, suggesting one or both could be on the way to Buffalo. The Orioles play a day game against the Blue Jays tomorrow.
Ouch. All I was reading was that he’d bring the O’s back some young talent at the deadline
Dude has never had an OPS+ at 100 in his career. Anyone who trades young talent for him is insane.
Those were actually my thoughts as well, but his name was all over MLBTR in that regard, I had assumed for his defense? Some teams would kill for a warm body with the way some teams offense and injuries are going this year
Reds could use a SS but will either call up Barrero or trade for a more well established commodity
Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
What is it with you Fever and the constant “thoughts and prayers” line. Is it an OCD thing?
Yea I think playoff teams would find him useful depth down the stretch as a utility guy that can play above average middle infield defense and not embarrass himself as the plate. Don’t see that bringing back more than a marginal prospect or middle reliever type profile coming back if he were to be moved (assuming the injury isn’t serious, hoping it’s not)
Not constant, only when there’s a story involving injury or illness. Just trying to spread some positive vibes at a time when injuries are at record highs.
He could have been an option for the Phillies, if Didi continues having trouble with gout.
He might have been worth good young talent when his D was elite but it’s declined a bit it seems.
Above average defense, consistent offense and health are still valued assets. Galvis has made $26 mill doing just that. Always liked him. Seems to be one of those gritty non superstars that manage to hang around.
Since there is only 3 shortstops in MLB with an OPS+ of above 100, think you should use a new stat.
Don’t need a new stat. Just need to know that average to below average hitting, slick fielding short stops are actually pretty valuable
Galvis’ value is defense, versatility, and by being a great team player. His teammates love him everywhere he plays.
Positive Galvis response.
Poor O’s; can’t win for losing. Galvis and Means on the IL; Mancini and Santander swirling down the wishing well…..not much to move at the deadline. Fry maybe?
He’s a gamer! Another ex-Padre that I have nothing but respect for. All hustle!
I’m a huge Galvis fan! Love his game.
He’s been a solid piece for the rebuilding O’s (especially clubhouse and defense). I shudder to think: the O’s are actually going to get worse now.
Pretty sure he gets 750k bonus if traded too
Would take him back in Cincinnati for sure.
Carted off the field? Funny, the video I watched showed him walking off with assistance from one guy.
Since they’re playing the Jays in Buffalo, the visitors’ clubhouse is located beyond the outfield wall. He was carted there after the inning finished. There was no way he was making it there on his own. 🙁
The worst part of this injury is he could have trotted backward to first on his beautiful bunt and still beat it out.
Why didn’t they call up Jahmai Jones?
Orioles should re-sign him then
Hope he gets back before the playoffs.
O’s lost a solid trade chip if Galvis isn’t back by the deadline.
There goes 2 hits every 10-12 Ab’s