Travis Jankowski Out Monday
Travis Jankowski is not in the lineup Monday against the Washington Nationals. Jankowski is just getting a rest day with left-handed starter Gio Gonzalez on the mound. Outfielder Matt Szczur will get the start in left field. Jankowski has been a spark batting leadoff for the Padres, slashing .359/.438/.469 with 11 runs scored in 73 plate appearances. He's also 7-for-7 in stolen base attempts. Jankowski is a valuable fantasy asset for steals as long as he keeps playing regularly. Expect him back in the lineup Tuesday.
Source: Twitter - San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres outfielder Source: Twitter - San Diego Padres
White Sox Agree With Travis Jankowski On Minor-League Deal
Travis Jankowski on a minor-league deal that includes a non-roster invite to big-league spring training. The Chicago Cubs signed Jankowski to a minor-league deal earlier this spring, but they reassigned him to minor-league camp on Sunday and then asked for his release. The 33-year-old veteran outfielder will now try to make the major-league roster with the rebuilding White Sox, although he'll have little time to impress the coaching staff in Cactus League games. Jankowski slashed a lowly .200/.266/.242 with a homer and 11 stolen bases in 104 games with the Texas Rangers last year. However, he does have 10 years of MLB experience and could win a platoon role in the outfield with both Andrew Benintendi and Austin Slater questionable for the start of the 2025 regular season due to injuries.
Source: Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox announced on Wednesday that they agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Source: Chicago White Sox
Travis Jankowski Optioned To Minors
Travis Jankowski was part of a handful of cuts made on Sunday. The veteran outfielder has been reassigned to minor-league camp as the Cubs continue to trim down their roster. He joined the team as a non-roster invitee, but it doesn't appear he has impressed enough to remain with the big league club. Last season, Jankowski slashed .200/.266/.242 with 12 RBI and 11 stolen bases across 104 games with the Texas Rangers. It's unclear if Jankowski will remain in the minor leagues with the Cubs or ask for his release, so he can attempt to play elsewhere.
Source: Maddie Lee
Chicago Cubs outfielder Source: Maddie Lee
Travis Jankowski Signs Contract With Cubs
Travis Jankowski signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs. Jankowski has spent the past two seasons of his career with the Texas Rangers. He won a World Series in Texas during the 2023 campaign. During that season, he held a solid .263/.357/.322 line with 12 doubles, one home run, and 19 stolen bases. However, during the 2024 campaign, Jankowski saw his production decline as he posted a much lower .200/.266/.242 slash line. He tallied just five doubles and one home run across 104 contests. He generated a weak .241 xwOBA and a 24.2 percent hard-hit rate which were both well below the average marks. Fantasy managers should expect the 33-year-old to operate as a depth outfielder in the system. He will compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster during spring training, but given his play last season, he will likely open the campaign at Triple-A.
Source: Ari Alexander
Outfielder Source: Ari Alexander
Rangers Bringing Back Travis Jankowski
Chris Young announced on Friday that the team is re-signing outfielder Travis Jankowski to a one-year, $1.7 million deal plus performance bonuses for the 2024 season. Jankowski will return to give the World Series-champion Rangers outfield depth for the upcoming campaign. The 32-year-old left-handed hitter batted .263/.357/.332 with a home run, 30 RBI, 12 doubles, a triple, 19 stolen bases and 34 runs scored in 107 regular-season games in his first year with Texas. Speed is Jankowski's greatest asset, but as a bench bat for Texas, he won't really be of much use to fantasy managers in mixed leagues to open the year.
Source: ESPN - Buster Olney
Texas Rangers general manager Source: ESPN - Buster Olney
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