The Phillies introduced that catcher Aramis Garcia, who was designated for project a few days in the past, has cleared waivers and been despatched outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He has the precise to elect free company however it’s not but clear if he has chosen to take action.
Garcia, 31, signed a minor league take care of the Phillies within the offseason. He obtained into 74 video games on the Triple-A degree however with out a lot to point out for it. He did hit eight dwelling runs and steal six bases however he solely walked 4.4% of the time and was punched out at a 35.6% charge. His general batting line was .163/.219/.287.
Regardless of these tough outcomes, the Phils wanted an additional catcher earlier this month. J.T. Realmuto had fouled a ball of his knee and wanted to take a couple of days off, leaving Garrett Stubbs because the membership’s major catcher, not less than quickly. Rafael Marchán can also be on the membership’s 40-man however was coping with a shoulder impingement just lately, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic on X. Garcia was chosen to the roster to again up Stubbs and obtained into three video games, going hitless in seven plate appearances, placing out thrice. As Realmuto obtained previous his knee harm, Garcia grew to become expendable and was nudged off the roster.
Garcia has by no means hit a lot in his profession. Along with his stint with the Phils this 12 months, he has additionally suited up for the Giants, Athletics and Reds in earlier seasons. He at present sports activities a batting line of .211/.248/.325 in 327 massive league plate appearances. However his protection is pretty properly regarded, making him a succesful depth choice regardless of the lackluster bat.
Gamers with not less than three years of service time or a earlier profession outright have the precise to reject outright assignments and elect free company. Garcia qualifies on each counts and may return to the open market. Nonetheless, at this stage of the calendar, he may resolve to easily stick with the Phils. He wouldn’t be postseason eligible with another membership, whereas taking part in playoff video games with the Phils could possibly be doable if both Realmuto or Stubbs get damage within the coming weeks.
If he isn’t chosen within the coming weeks, he can be eligible at no cost company within the offseason. That’s the case for all gamers with not less than three years of service time who’re outrighted off a 40-man roster in the course of the marketing campaign and never re-selected earlier than the winter.
