Chris Owings DFA'd, Cheslor Cuthbert Brought Up
Chris Owings for assignment on Friday and called up third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Owings was bad with KC in his 135 at-bats, hitting .133/.193/.222 with two homers, nine runs, nine RBI and four stolen bases. Cuthbert will take his spot as the utility infielder after hitting a solid .310/.370/.528 with eight home runs and 35 RBI in 51 games for Omaha this year. He's a career .252 hitter with 18 homers and 79 RBI in his 767 major league at-bats, so he'll only be a consideration in AL-only leagues. With Hunter Dozier (chest) banged up, Cuthbert could see some playing time right away.
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The Kansas City Royals designated infielder/outfielder Source: Royals Twitter
Pirates Sign Chris Owings To Minor-League Deal
Chris Owings to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Owings, a veteran of 10 major-league seasons, spent the 2022 season with the Baltimore Orioles but hit just .107/.254/.143 with no homers, six runs scored and a stolen base in 26 games played. He didn't fare a whole lot better in the minors for the New York Yankees or in an independent league after he was released by Baltimore. Owings hasn't played over 100 games in a single major-league season since 2018 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he'll strictly serve as veteran infield depth with the rebuilding Pirates.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent infielder Source: Milb.com
Chris Owings Designated For Assignment
Chris Owings for assignment on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the team activated right-handed pitcher Austin Voth, who was claimed off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Owings hasn't been able to get anything going at the plate this year. Over 26 games, he's slashed .107/.254/.143 with only two extra-base hits (both doubles). We'll see if another team is willing to take a shot on the 30-year-old veteran, who has a career .239 batting average to go along with 37 home runs over 710 games.
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The Baltimore Orioles designated infielder Source: Rocco DiSangro
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