The Marlins introduced again catcher Brian Navarreto on a minor league contract, reviews Kevin Barral of Fish On First. He had elected minor league free company after being outrighted off the 40-man roster at the start of the offseason.
Navarreto, 31 later this month, is an organizational depth sort. He made a two-game massive league debut within the shortened season when the Marlins had been coping with a virus outbreak. He obtained again to the best stage 5 years later, this time as a September call-up. The Puerto Rico native picked up 4 hits, together with a house run, in eight video games whereas spending the ultimate month of the season on the energetic roster.
A right-handed hitter, Navarreto owns a .234/.301/.369 batting line over elements of 5 Triple-A seasons. He has appeared within the Minnesota, Yankees, and Milwaukee techniques along with his time with Miami. He’s very seemingly headed again to Triple-A Jacksonville. Navarreto can work behind prospect Joe Mack on the high minor league stage.
Mack figures to earn a call-up comparatively early subsequent 12 months, which could open some enjoying time for Navarreto in Triple-A. He’s additionally an choice to compete for the backup job if both Liam Hicks or Agustin Ramirez suffers an harm in Spring Coaching, assuming the Fish wish to preserve Mack within the minors to open the 12 months.
