Dan Vogelbach Presents Short-Term Fantasy Option For Opening Week
Dan Vogelbach should see plenty of at-bats in the first week of the season thanks to his sparkling spring training performance. Vogelbach hit .407 with seven doubles, seven home runs and 16 runs batted in through 54 at-bats. Vogelbach should see some time as free-agent acquisition Ryon Healy works his way back from injury. Vogelbach has always been able to hit right-handers but struggles with defense and production against left-handed pitching. He may not be a long-term play this season, but Vogelbach could provide production on a short-term basis to begin the season.
Source: Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Source: Seattle Mariners
Davis Schneider, Daniel Vogelbach, Ernie Clement Make Blue Jays Roster
Davis Schneider, utility bat Daniel Vogelbach, and infielder Ernie Clement have all made the opening day roster. Schneider should see a decent amount of playing time at second base, either as a platoon with Cavan Biggio or as the outright second baseman with Biggio shifting around the diamond. Vogelbach will likely be a bench bat and could fill in at DH when Justin Turner is playing in the field or taking a day off. Clement will be a bench infielder for the club. Schneider has the most appeal in fantasy and could be worth a speculative add in deeper leagues.
Source: Rob Longley
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Source: Rob Longley
Daniel Vogelbach, Blue Jays Agree To Minors Deal
Daniel Vogelbach and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a minor-league deal on Friday, according to sources familiar with the contract. Vogelbach will receive a non-roster invite to spring training. The 31-year-old veteran left-handed slugger spent last season playing for the New York Mets, where he hit .233/339/.404 with 13 home runs, eight doubles, 48 RBI and 33 runs scored in 104 games (319 plate appearances). If he makes the big-league club, Vogelbach will offer the Jays a power-hitting option at DH or off the bench against right-handed pitching, but he's not going to play enough to be considered a fantasy option in mixed leagues. He has a career .815 OPS against righties in his eight big-league seasons.
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Free-agent designated hitter Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Daniel Vogelbach Non-Tendered By Mets
Daniel Vogelbach has been non-tendered by the organization on Friday. This doesn't come as much of a surprise given Vogelbach's lack of success at the plate this past season. The 30-year-old slugger was likely going to make at least a few million through salary arbitration this offseason. He slashed .233/.339/.404 with 13 home runs and 48 RBI in 78 games with the Mets last season. His defense is below average and Vogelbach can really only hit off right-handed pitchers. There should be another organization willing to give him a chance as a designated hitter. However, it's unlikely that he'll be a viable fantasy option in most formats.
Source: Mike Puma
New York Mets first baseman Source: Mike Puma
Daniel Vogelbach Sitting Versus Left-Hander
Daniel Vogelbach will take a seat during Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The left-handed slugger will sit this game out with left-handed starter Cole Ragans on the mound for Kansas City. Vogelbach is 3-for-12 over his last four games, so he could use a break here. Mark Vientos is covering first base, while Pete Alonso serves as the designated hitter for Wednesday's contest.
Source: MLB.com
New York Mets first baseman Source: MLB.com
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