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Minor MLB Transactions: 12/17/22

By Simon Hampton | December 17, 2022 at 1:31pm CDT

There’s been a few minor league deals coming through of late, so here’s a quick recap.

  • The Dodgers have brought in catcher Patrick Mazeika on a minor league deal, per his MLB transactions log. Mazeika made big league appearances for the Mets over the past two seasons, slashing a combined .190/.236/.279 with a pair of home runs across 159 plate appearances. He was claimed off waivers by the Giants in August, before being released at the end of the season. Across 188 plate appearances between the Mets’ and Giants’ Triple-A affiliates, Mazeika slashed .253/.356/.352 with four home runs. The Dodgers have Will Smith and Austin Barnes tabbed to handle the catching duties this year, so Mazeika will provide some depth in the upper minors.
  • Oakland has added right-hander Garrett Williams on a minor league pact, per his MLB transaction log. Williams was originally drafted by the Giants in the seventh round of the 2016 draft, but made his way over to the Cardinals prior to the 2021 season. He showed some promise early on his minor league career, but has struggled in the upper minors. He owns a 4.46 ERA in 240 1/3 Double-A innings, and a 6.75 ERA in 80 Triple-A innings. He has flashed decent strikeout staff, boasting a 10.5 SO/9 in Triple-A, but control has been a huge problem, averaging a 7.9 BB/9 at the highest level of the minor leagues.
  • Colorado has signed shortstop Connor Kaiser to a minor league contract, per his MLB transaction log. The Pirates took Kaiser in the third round of the 2018 draft, and he briefly made it up to Triple-A with the Bucs before being released in May of this year. He latched on with the Padres, spending the rest of the year at Double-A and hitting .202/.299/.360 with seven home runs in 207 plate appearances.
  • The Nationals have added shortstop Nick Shumpert on a minor league deal, per his MLB transaction log. Shumpert was drafted out of high school in the seventh round by the Tigers in 2015, but he turned that down to go to college. He struggled at college, and wound up being taken in the 28th round a year later by the Braves. After three years in the minor leagues with Atlanta, Shumpert was released and turned to independent ball. The 26-year-old has spent the last four years there, and most recently slashed .265/.310/.421 with eight home runs in 375 plate appearances for the Cleburne Railroaders.
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  1. ruff kuntry

    3 months ago

    Wrong Garrett Williams baseball reference link.

    Reply
    • sliderwithcheeze

      3 months ago

      Can we try and overlook that during the holidays though? There will be plenty of time to voice displease about a incorrect Garrett Williams link in 2023

      Reply
      • Longtimecoming

        3 months ago

        Better yet, why are you even bothering to look at that GW link?

        Reply
        • TrumboJumbo

          3 months ago

          I want to find out who Garrett Williams is but I don’t want to click the link..

        • richardc

          3 months ago

          Likely an Oakland fan, or could be a Giants/Cardinals fan, just curious to get a more in depth look at his previous stats.

          That’s the only reason I ever click the links, if it’s a former Brave or someone they’ve just signed.

        • Yankee Clipper

          3 months ago

          I often click the links….on accident.

        • TrumboJumbo

          3 months ago

          And I often like your posts on accident Clip!!!!! OhHHhhhhHhhhhh!!!!! Hahahaha JK Clip 😉

        • sliderwithcheeze

          3 months ago

          Don’t do it Trumbo. There’s danger out there. We’re all taught never to click links.

        • TrumboJumbo

          3 months ago

          I forwarded the Williams link to a few friends to test it first. So far 2 of them have said their phones melted when the clicked on it…Waiting to see what my last pal says though.

        • Yankee Clipper

          3 months ago

          I always click those $4,000/month links posted on here though. I’m still waiting on a job. They must have a lot of applicants.

        • TrumboJumbo

          3 months ago

          You gotta click the 4K per WEEK ones Clip…Those are the legit job reqs…4K a month is alright but 16K is better.

        • Yankee Clipper

          3 months ago

          That’s where I’m going wrong! Ugh

          Well, I’m never clicking on Ursula again! Next time Shiela is getting the click.

        • ruff kuntry

          3 months ago

          I find it weird that you don’t click the links to watch players career stats. Especially for minor leaguers I’ve never heard of.

      • ruff kuntry

        3 months ago

        I didn’t realize this would create such a stir lol

        Reply
        • Yankee Clipper

          3 months ago

          Kuntry: Even the most benign statements cause the biggest problems on here sometimes. I think most people are just joking though. You should be proud, you’re about to go viral for this!

  2. Angel Hernandez

    3 months ago

    White Sox signed Billy Hamilton

    Reply
  3. nyr2k2

    3 months ago

    Will never forget Patrick Mazeika. Started his career with two walk-off fielder’s choice plays before he recorded a hit.

    Reply
  4. Jacksson13

    3 months ago

    After signing KAISER,
    Colorado is also expected to shortly sign FRAZER & WILLYS

    Reply
    • richardc

      3 months ago

      Holy sh4t!! World Series here they come!!

      Reply
  5. whyhayzee

    3 months ago

    Heyman’s an idiot.
    Please stop listening to him, MLBTR.

    Reply

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