Former Giants in the Big Leagues - 2023 edition

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Rangers Re-Sign Dominic Leone To Minor League Deal

The Rangers announced Wednesday that they've re-signed veteran reliever Dominic Leone to a minor league deal after his recent release. …

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Blue Jays Re-Sign Jay Jackson

The Blue Jays agreed to a new contract with right-handed reliever Jay Jackson just days after releasing him. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Padres' Third Base Coach Matt Williams Taking Leave Of Absence After Colon Cancer Diagnosis

Padres third base coach Matt Williams will step away from the team for an undetermined amount of time following tomorrow's …

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[calsnowskier]

Padres' Third Base Coach Matt Williams Taking Leave Of Absence After Colon Cancer Diagnosis

Padres third base coach Matt Williams will step away from the team for an undetermined amount of time following tomorrow's …

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Everyone always knew he was a pain in the ass, but I don’t think anyone meant it in this context.

 

[pachyderm]

Padres' Third Base Coach Matt Williams Taking Leave Of Absence After Colon Cancer Diagnosis

Padres third base coach Matt Williams will step away from the team for an undetermined amount of time following tomorrow's …

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Get well Matty !

 

[tzill]

Dude was my PERSONAL PITA.

The HR he hit off me in Vegas is still traveling.

 

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Reds Designate Nick Solak For Assignment

The Reds announced a series of roster moves prior to today's season opener. They have selected the contracts of right-hander …

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Interesting that the Reds selected 3 former Giants to their active roster.

 

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Braves Select Four Players, Place Three Others On 60-Day IL

The Braves announced today that they have selected infielder Ehire Adrianza, outfielder Kevin Pillar, right-hander Jesse Chavez and left-hander Jared …

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And the Braves selected two former Giants to their active roster.

 

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Two more former Giants got their contracts purchased . . .

Royals To Select Jackie Bradley Jr.'s Contract

March 30: The Royals have now added all three of Bradley, Duffy and Reyes to their roster, per Anne Rogers …

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Guardians Select Cam Gallagher, Meibrys Viloria

The Guardians announced a few transactions as they set their Opening Day roster. Catchers Cam Gallagher and Meibrys Viloria both make the …

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[calsnowskier]

Guardians Select Cam Gallagher, Meibrys Viloria

The Guardians announced a few transactions as they set their Opening Day roster. Catchers Cam Gallagher and Meibrys Viloria both make the …

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Viloria was one of the more ridiculous FZ pick ups.

 

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Viloria was one of the more ridiculous FZ pick ups.

Agreed. Why take someone, only to non tender him less than a week later?

 

[calsnowskier]

Agreed. Why take someone, only to non tender him less than a week later?

He didn’t have a single hit or make a single good play during his entire run with the org. He was rightfully shown the door.

 

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Braves Sign Charlie Culberson To Minor League Deal

The Braves are bringing old friend Charlie Culberson back to the organization on a minor league contract. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Look who is a free agent - Darin Ruf Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

 

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Reds beat the Cubs today, by a score of 7-6. Why is that significant to this thread? The pitchers of record.
Drew Smyly took the loss for the Cubs.
Alex Young earned the win for the Reds.
Derek Law got the save.
Oh, and Jason Vosler hit a 3 run bomb for the Reds that made the difference in the game.

 

[tzill]

Darin Ruf is re-signing with the SFGiants on a minor-league deal, sources tell TheAthleticMLB He spent 2020-22 with the Giants, then got traded to the Mets, who released him before Opening Day.

Best OPS, Giants RH hitters 2020-22
Ruf .814
Austin Slater .781
Evan Longoria .778

The Giants traded Darin Ruf in a 5-player deal less than 12 months ago. They now have all 5 of those players

 

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Darin Ruf is re-signing with the SFGiants on a minor-league deal, sources tell TheAthleticMLB He spent 2020-22 with the Giants, then got traded to the Mets, who released him before Opening Day.

Best OPS, Giants RH hitters 2020-22
Ruf .814
Austin Slater .781
Evan Longoria .778

The Giants traded Darin Ruf in a 5-player deal less than 12 months ago. They now have all 5 of those players

Love what Ruf did in the past but I think this is not helpful. Frankly, I'm surprised, though, that the Phillies didn't try to sign him.

 

[tzill]

The Giants acquired 2 pitching prospects for Ruf in Nick Zwack & Carson Seymour. They were ‘21 draftees out of college and both are starting the year in AA. It is not uncommon for college picks to reach AA in their 2nd season, but it’s also a sign that both pitchers are making progress.

Bit of a funny detail but the Mets are also on the hook for the remainder of Ruf’s contract. He has a cap hit of $3.125 million in 2023 according to Cot’s.

 

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The Giants acquired 2 pitching prospects for Ruf in Nick Zwack & Carson Seymour. They were ‘21 draftees out of college and both are starting the year in AA. It is not uncommon for college picks to reach AA in their 2nd season, but it’s also a sign that both pitchers are making progress.

Bit of a funny detail but the Mets are also on the hook for the remainder of Ruf’s contract. He has a cap hit of $3.125 million in 2023 according to Cot’s.

There is no doubt that the Giants have a huge lead in winning that deal by a landslide. Which makes Ruf's signing more unusual. At this point in his career, what does he bring to the table?

 

[calsnowskier]

There is no doubt that the Giants have a huge lead in winning that deal by a landslide. Which makes Ruf's signing more unusual. At this point in his career, what does he bring to the table?

He offers a bit of a veteran presence in Sacto. Outside of that, I suspect he is more transitioning into his post-playing career and will act as a player/coach.

Nice to have him back in the fold. Definitely a well-remembered Giant.

 

[tzill]

There is no doubt that the Giants have a huge lead in winning that deal by a landslide. Which makes Ruf's signing more unusual. At this point in his career, what does he bring to the table?

Org depth. AAA emergency OF bat. Mets are paying him.

No downside here.