Source: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com --- Friday, June 24, 2016
MLB rosters are ever-changing, mostly due to the fragility of players— there are currently over 170 players on the disabled list . Baseball players also go through ups and downs and a coaching staff/front office must decide at which point to shake things up and make a change. This keeps me very busy over at Roster Resource , where I spend my day moving roster pieces around as news is reported. This past week was no exception, although there were more big names than usual in the transactions. Here are the five most important moves from the past seven days … 1. Blue Jays RF Jose Bautista (Turf Toe) Placed On 15-Day DL Despite a nagging quad injury, the 35-year-old Bautista was settling in nicely as Toronto’s leadoff man when he injured his toe on June 16th. The Jays were also playing their best Baseball of the season, about to win for the 15th time in 22 games to push their record to 37-31. Without their superstar right fielder, who was placed on the disabled the list the following day and expected to be in a walking boot for two weeks , the Jays have now lost 3 of 5. Bautista’s replacement in the starting lineup is veteran journeyman Ezequiel Carrera, who is having a terrific season (.827 OPS in 114 plate appearances), but only 3-for-14 with a homer in his absence. While he’s earned the opportunity with his performance as a part-time player this season, the 29-year-old Carrera would likely have a short leash if Dalton Pompey was h ...
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