Daniel Vogelbach Hitting Fifth Against Phillies
2 years agoNew York Mets first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth for the Mets in the series opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker on Friday. Vogelbach is hitting just .230 (31-for-135) on the season, but he's been on a tear since the team gave him some time off to reset. In his last five games since June 16, he's gone 7-for-17 (.412) with two home runs, a double, seven RBI and four runs scored to earn a move up the batting order to begin the weekend. Infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil sees a drop down the order to seventh. Vogelbach has become a bit more attractive in DFS during his recent hot stretch.
Source: Baseball Press
Source: Baseball Press
Davis Schneider, Daniel Vogelbach, Ernie Clement Make Blue Jays Roster
1 year agoToronto Blue Jays second baseman 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
Source: Rob Longley
Daniel Vogelbach, Blue Jays Agree To Minors Deal
1 year agoFree-agent designated hitter 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
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Daniel Vogelbach Non-Tendered By Mets
1 year agoNew York Mets first baseman 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
Source: Mike Puma
Daniel Vogelbach Sitting Versus Left-Hander
2 years agoNew York Mets first baseman 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
Source: MLB.com
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