Four of them for you today....
RHP Adam Worthington joins team from extended spring training.
INF Victor Estevez rejoins the team from high-A Visalia.
C Jae Yun Kim sent back to extended spring training.
LHP Keny Sosa released from Diamondbacks organization.
Full story is here.
Owen's analysis (which means absolutely nothing):
Worthington is a strong reliever who had great numbers with Missoula, he'll be a welcome addition to the bullpen and hopefully can be a strong 7th or 8th inning type.
Sosa was getting too old to be at this level, and unfortunately just wasn't performing up to the level the Diamondbacks wanted. He is free to sign with any other team, and we wish him the best of luck.
Kim was just here to fill in while Hollinger was hurt. Three catchers are rarely needed, and with Van Winkle and Hollinger hitting as well as they have been, Kim wasn't going to get the playing time he needs to develop. He'll end up with Missoula or Yakima, and likely will be back with South Bend next year (if not sooner).
Finally, Estevez is a solid utility player who can play anywhere on the diamond, which is why he went up to Visalia in the first place. He certainly won't play every day, but he's good to have if somebody else needs a day off. You'd like to see his average go up from the .200 mark he's been around all season (at both South Bend and Visalia).
Keny has been struggling in his last few appearances but I'm still surprised. The club is down to one lefty pitcher. Lack of lefties is hurting the organization. It's not just about him being a lefty, he has flashed some brilliance.
ReplyDeleteRafael Quezada is older, has been in the organization the same amount of time and if you look at both their stats, I'd have to question this move.
But, it is an organizational decision. I wish Keny the best.
Kenny hurt his leg a bit ago, and ever since then he hasn't been pitching as well, which is probably part of the reason he was let go. Hopefully another team will pick him up
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