The Dodgers traded away Noah Syndergaard to the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday, getting shortstop Amed Rosario in return.
Rosario is hitting .267 with a .680 OBS and three residence runs and has struggled on the defensive aspect of the ball this season. Rosario is sporting minus-15 defensive runs saved this season, the worst metrics amongst qualifying shortstops. With Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor firmly within the rotation at shortstop, Rosario is anticipated to attempt taking part in totally different positions.
Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts stated the plan was to ease Rosario into taking part in second base and heart area. The 27-year-old has by no means performed second base and has solely performed within the outfield 20 occasions in his seven-year profession.
The Dodgers’ main purpose for buying Rosario was to go up in opposition to lefty pitchers. This season, Rosario is hitting at a .304 common with a .482 slugging share in opposition to left-handers.
“He’s an incredible athlete,” stated basic supervisor Brandon Gomes. “He did grade out very well (defensively) final 12 months. So it’s a guess on his true expertise, our teaching employees getting with him. He’s been extremely open to saying, ‘Hey, I’m keen to come back in and assist you guys any approach attainable.’ So seeing how he first in on the infield, some within the outfield simply offers us choices, which we like.”
(Through The Orange County Register)
Rosario appears to be open to doing no matter it takes to get on the sector in LA. For his half, in his first begin as a Dodger, he went 2-for-4 on the plate with an RBI.
Rosario’s entry additionally gave the Dodgers an opportunity to eliminate Syndergaard, whose nightmarish season in LA lastly got here to an finish. In 12 video games with the Dodgers, Syndergaard held a 7.16 ERA. He’s slated to begin for the Guardians on Monday.
The Dodgers, who misplaced 6-5 to Cincinnati Friday evening, will proceed their residence collection in opposition to the Reds Saturday at 6:10 p.m. PDT.
Picture Credit score: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports activities
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