There’s a fair bit of uncertainty about how manager A.J. Hinch will divide reps behind the dish, as Detroit allowed last year’s primary backstop Tucker Barnhart to depart in free agency after a down season.
Candelario has been the Tigers' primary third baseman for the past five seasons. Originally acquired from the Cubs in a 2017 trade, he was manning the hot corner at Comerica Park by the start of the following year.
The Tigers have claimed catcher Michael Papierski off waivers from the Reds. In a corresponding roster move, Detroit designated catcher Ali Sanchez for assignment.
In a corresponding move, the Giants designated catcher Michael Papierski for assignment, per MLB.com’s Maria I. Guardado. This was necessary to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
Recapping Sunday’s action from the Giants Minor League affiliates. The ACL and DSL were off on Sunday, but the San Francisco Giants four A-ball affiliates were all in action.
The Astros traded catcher Michael Papierski to the Giants in return for the versatile Mauricio Dubon on Saturday. New Houston Astros utility depth. Mauricio
The Houston Astros acquired utility player Mauricio Dubón in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, who will receive minor league catcher and first baseman Michael Papierski in return.
The Houston Astros have acquired utilityman Mauricio Dubón from the San Francisco Giants in return for minor league catcher Michael Papierski.
The Astros brought up the idea of possibly promoting catcher Michael Papierski, who is currently not on the 40-man roster. As the Houston Astros wait on
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