The Marlins despatched outfielder Cristian Pache outright to Triple-A Jacksonville, as mirrored on the MLB.com transaction log. Miami designated the previous prime prospect for project yesterday with Dane Myers coming back from the injured checklist.
Miami claimed Pache off waivers from the Orioles shortly after the commerce deadline. The defensive stalwart appeared in 35 video games for the Fish. As has been the case at each MLB spot, he didn’t contribute offensively. Pache hit .183/.234/.283 in 64 plate appearances. He’s now a profession .181/.243/.275 hitter in 251 massive league contests spanning elements of 5 seasons.
Pache, 25, haș appeared with 5 MLB groups over that stretch. One of many headlining items within the Matt Olson commerce between the Braves and A’s, he has merely by no means developed on the plate. Pache’s prospect inventory was constructed largely on his perceived ground as an elite defensive heart fielder. He has certainly confirmed a gifted defender — 11 Defensive Runs Saved and 17 Outs Above Common in a bit greater than 1500 profession innings — however his bat has been so mild that he’s restricted to a fifth outfielder function.
Whereas this was the fourth time during which Pache has been squeezed off a roster, it’s the primary time he’s gone unclaimed on waivers. His three-plus years of MLB service give him the proper to elect free company. There’s no indication he’ll accomplish that proper now, however that’s immaterial. Pache will qualify for minor league free company on the finish of the season regardless. Until the Marlins name him again up throughout the subsequent few days, he’ll hit the market.
Pache will in all probability be restricted to minor league affords at this level. He’s out of choices, so if a crew have been to signal him to a giant league deal, they’d want to hold him on the MLB roster or put him again on waivers. His glove and former prospect standing ought to result in loads of curiosity as a non-roster depth participant.
