PT TODAY: Struggling Diamondback Thomas sent down
Sep 28 2022
NATIONAL LEAGUE | Jump to AL
NEWS: Arizona reinstated outfielder Jake McCarthy from the bereavement list and demoted outfielder Alek Thomas to the minors.
IMPACT: Low
BHQ SPIN: To make room for the return of McCarthy and to maintain Pavin Smith’s roster spot, Thomas was sent to the minors. That should give McCarthy enough room to reclaim a regular role in the outfield. Thomas’ demotion is likely due to his having hit just .182 (140 PA) with a 10 wRC+ since August 5th. He was mired in a one-hit slump across his final 31 plate appearances before being sent down.
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Pirates
NEWS: Pittsburgh claims INF/OF Miguel Andújar off waivers and designated INF Michael Chavis for assignment.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Chavis...
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