2024-02-20 20:39:49
For the Tampa Bay Rays, the priority in the market was to cover the loss of Wander Franco, who is on administrative leave indefinitely until the case for his relationship with a minor is resolved, both in the Dominican Republic and in the MLB.
Therefore, this Tuesday it emerged that the Rays signed fellow Dominican infielder Amed Rosario for one season and 1.5 million dollars. Tampa Bay’s plan is for him to compete with José Caballero for the shortstop job during spring training; this following defending the Cleveland Guardians and Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023.
Rosario can also defend second base and the outfield if necessary, so the addition might be a wise move.
Rays, INF/OF Amed Rosario reportedly agree to 1-year deal, per multiple reports including @Feinsand. pic.twitter.com/NaNAmXAEHt
— MLB (@MLB) February 20, 2024
The Dominican hit .263/.305/.378 with 25 doubles, 8 triples, 6 home runs, 58 RBIs and 15 stolen bases between the Dodgers and the Guardians, being tempted, among others, by the Boston Red Sox in free agency.
Rosario came to the Dodgers before the 2023 trade deadline for pitcher Noah Syndergaard and in his first 14 games left an offensive line of .289/.304/.556, seeing his presence in the lineup diminished by the return of Venezuelan Miguel Rojas. In the end he was left off the team’s roster for the Division Series once morest the Arizona Rattlesnakes.
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