The Reds have claimed infielder Amed Rosario off waivers from the Dodgers, based on Jon Heyman of the New York Put up. The staff had a vacant spot on the 40-man roster, so no corresponding transfer was needed to say Rosario though one might be essential to make room for him on the energetic roster as soon as he’s activated.
Rosario, 28, was designated for task by the Dodgers final week to make room for Mookie Betts when the latter returned from the injured listing. The utilityman is now on to his third staff of the season. The versatile hitter started the season with the Rays after signing a one-year cope with the membership this previous offseason however was dealt to the Dodgers forward of the commerce deadline final month to offer the membership with positional depth amid accidents to Betts, Max Muncy, Chris Taylor, and the newly-acquired Tommy Edman that had left the membership scrambling for infield depth.
Regardless of the Dodgers’ determination to half methods with Rosario, nonetheless, he’s been an above common offensive contributor general this yr. In 287 journeys to the plate this yr between Tampa and Los Angeles, Rosario has slashed a stable .305/.331/.415 (114 wRC+) this yr whereas splitting time between second base, shortstop, third base, and proper discipline. For the Reds, Rosario may provide a substitute for Noelvi Marte on the sizzling nook, as Marte has struggled badly with a .181/.217/.292 slash line in 40 video games since getting back from an 81-game PED suspension earlier this yr. That stated, Rosario’s versatility may additionally permit him to behave as a right-handed complement to the membership’s lefty outfield bats like Jake Fraley and Will Benson or maybe even spell Jonathan India and Elly De La Cruz up the center as needed.
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