If he cracks the major league roster, the Oakland A’s could see a good deal of former outfielder Luis Barrera next season. According to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, Barrera has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.
The Angels recently agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder Luis Barrera, according to his transactions log at MLB.com. He’ll receive an invite to big league camp, tweets Martín Gallegos of MLB.com.
Minor league players are beginning to opt into free agency, with the Oakland A’s depth being hit hard. A pair of players are already looking for opportunities elsewhere, as Matt Davidson and Luis Barrera have both decided to head into free agency.
Matt Davidson was one of 34 players to enter free agency at the end of last week. The former Oakland A’s corner infielder will now have some company from the organization.
Luis Barrera had been designated for assignment when the Oakland A’s claimed Conner Capel on waivers. However, he is not going anywhere. According to his transactions page on MLB.com, Barrera has been outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas.
The Oakland A’s need to add as much talent as possible to their roster. Conner Capel could be a part of the answer. As part of a series of roster moves, the A’s claimed Capel off of waivers from the Cardinals.
The A’s announced they’ve claimed corner outfielder Conner Capel off waivers from the Cardinals, designating fellow outfielder Luis Barrera for assignment.
Seven moves at once! The Oakland A’s made a roster move during their Monday off-day to option outfielder Luis Barrera to Triple-A, meaning that at least one more transaction was coming Tuesday to replace him.
No corresponding move yet The Oakland A’s made a roster move Monday, or at least half of one. Outfielder Luis Barrera was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas, the team announced this afternoon.
Luis Barrera did not have a great start to his Saturday. He had entered the game as a pinch runner in the seventh inning, and was promptly doubled off base on a shallow fly to center field.
It seemed as though Luis Barrera’s time with the Oakland A’s had ended before it truly began. He had been designated for assignment early in the season, his place on the 40 man roster taken by left handed reliever Gabe Klobosits.
Oakland will have a week to trade McKinney or expose him to waivers.
Piscotty, 31, is out to a 4-for-14 start with four singles, a pair of walks and five strikeouts in 17 trips to the plate. He’s hoping for a bounce-back season.
Luis Barrera has long been an interesting prospect for the Oakland A’s. There was a time when he was considered one of the better pieces in their system, a contact oriented player who had the potential to be a decent option in the second spot of the lineup.
New reliever to add to rebuilding depth chart The Oakland A’s added another arm to the depth chart of their rebuilding bullpen. The A’s claimed reliever Gabe Klobosits off waivers from the Nationals, the team announced Monday.
Adding depth to a lineup full of injuries The Oakland A’s lineup has taken several injuries lately, so they brought up some help on Monday. The A’s recalled outfielder Luis Barrera from Triple-A Las Vegas.
As it currently stands, the Oakland A’s will need to replace two pieces in their starting outfield this offseason. Starling Marte and Mark Canha are both free agents and it is unlikely that the A’s will keep either due to financial considerations.
The Oakland A’s may look to offset the potential loss of left fielder Robbie Grossman with organizational depth.
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