2023-05-09 22:49:37
Nevin: ‘It’s certainly a concern’
The Angels, to which Shohei Ohtani belongs, promoted catcher Chris Oakey to the majors on the 9th (10th Japan time). Aiming for his fifth win, he will form a battery for the first time with Shohei Otani, who will start in the match once morest the Astros on the same day. Director Phil Nevin said.
Oakey, 28, was selected by the Reds in the second round of the 2016 draft. He made his major debut once morest the Cardinals on June 10th (11th) last year, and appeared in seven games with a batting average of .
He signed a minor contract with the Angels at the end of March, and participated in 13 games in the affiliated 3A Salt Lake with a batting average of .125, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs. Director Nevin declared, “Okey will start tonight. Shohei’s ball will be received.”
Catcher Chad Wallach, 31, has been placed on the seven-day injured list with a strained neck. He was promoted to the majors on April 21 (22nd) from 3A Salt Lake under the umbrella. He’s played 10 games so far, batting .267 with two homers and six RBIs. After catcher Logan O’Happy, who had formed a battery with Otani from the opening, withdrew due to left shoulder surgery, he has formed a battery with Ohtani for three games.
Departure of successive catchers. In addition, catcher Gary Sanchez, who had been a candidate for acquisition, signed a minor league contract with the Mets. “It’s certainly a concern,” Nevin said.
In addition, right-hander pitcher Jimmy Hargett was promoted to major from affiliated 3A Salt Lake. Instead, Shisa Valdes pitcher was removed from the 40-man frame, which is a prerequisite for major participation.
(Full-Count editorial department)
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