The Astros announced they have claimed infielder Rylan Bannon off waivers from the Cubs.
Bannon, 27 in April, was drafted by the Dodgers but went to the Orioles in the 2018 trade that sent Manny Machado to the Dodgers. He stuck with the O’s until August of 2022 but has gone on a whirlwind adventure through the waiver wire since then. He has been claimed by the Dodgers, Braves, Cubs and now Astros in the past few months.
He has just five major league games under his belt so far but he fared well in the minors this year, which is surely what’s causing all of these waiver claims. In 99 Triple-A games this year, he walked in 14.4% of his plate appearances and produced a batting line of .249/.367/.421.
Bannon played both second and third base this year and still has one option year remaining, making him an attractive depth piece. The Astros recently saw utility player Aledmys Díaz hit free agency, perhaps spurring their interest in bolster their bench/depth infield options.
Not surprised the Stros are kicking the tires with RB. Had a cup of coffee in Baltimore early in 22. Got caught up in the prospect numbers game here. Comes across as AAAA talent that may or may not graduate to the show.
77 RBI in 342 AB at AAA in 2022.
AAA stop NOR – .229, .347, .407
AAA stop GWN – .328, .447, .478
w RISP – .298, .416, .556 – .972 OPS
That was quick
Steve’s better.
He’s his spouse?
Yes. His husband is much better looking.
Steve Bannon? The “Unincredible Bulk”!
Lol trash can diving Astros!
A trash can with 2 rings. Enjoy your night.
OWWWWWWW YOU GOT ME GOOD WITH THAT ONE! OUCH!!! MAY NEVER FULLY RECOVER…..MY NIGHT IS RUINED!
At least you admit it. We’re here for you.
Thank you Goatastros. That guy really socked it to me……I’m in bad shape. My night is ruined.
Need a hug?
No thanks I’m not like that. I’ll just pick myself up off the floor dust myself off and somehow try getting on with life.
Totally not a psychopath huh dude.
Jim Crane blew manfred to keep *2017.
And Ervin Johnson blew Manfred to keep *2020
Cubs won’t need him if they sign a Big 4 shortstop to pair with Nico in the middle infield.
In the end, nobody needs this guy as he will go through waivers probably 2 more
Times this off season…but he is, and will be on a 40 man roster and none of us will be
Is this his 5th organization already this offseason?.. yeesh. I hope he hasn’t put too much effort into shopping for apartments.
Life at the AAAA level.
He’s the reincarnation of Jeff McKnight with a bit more power.
RB was part of that infamous Machado trade between Baltimore and LA in 2018. Previous Oriole GM Dan Duquette unfairly got a bad rap for it.
Even before 2017, Machado’s camp made it clear he was moving on. In 2017, the O’s collapsed. Orioles nation knew it was rebuild time including the Front Office and Field Office. Let the trading begin! Quite the local talk show topic in 2017.
Owner Peter Angelos knew it to. But Peter pressed on in to 2018 with current team make up. (Plus a desperate SP Cobb signing in late spring 2018.) Why? Old and in failing health, he didn’t have time for a rebuild. If I was in his situation, I would’ve done the same thing. Can’t blame him.
Some good baseball minds got beat up over this. And not just Dan, but Buck too. Both company men, they took the high road and granted their bosses wishes. Classy.
Nooooooo!!!!!
Maybe the Cubs will catch him next week once the Astros try to clear Bannon through waivers.
They might actually keep him. The Astros only had 36 players on their 40 man roster.
Spring training invite/ AAA depth. You really have to wonder what 5 teams have seen in this guy to keep picking him up. Will wait to see him play in spring training with the Stros if he lasts that long. His AAA hitting stats don’t look too enticing. Gotta be the glove.
I said it before, And I’ll say it again. Who?