The following players have been signed to minor-league contracts since November 22 (assignments if available):
- CF Stone Garrett
- CF Derek Hill (Rochester)
- CF Tito Polo (Harrisburg)
- 3B Jeimer Candelario
- 2B Franklin Barreto (Harrisburg)
- SS Leonel Valera (Rochester)
- SS Erick Mejia (Rochester)
- RHP Hobie Harris (Rochester)
- RHP Ronald Herrera (re-signed, Harrisburg)
As per usual, most of these moves are an effort to restock the upper levels to replace the players who left via free agency. Given that a modest goal for 2023 would be 70 wins for the big club, you’re looking at emergency options here. (Any takers for Joey Meneses as the next Shane Spencer or Hurricane Hazle?)
We now return you to your December 9th festivities…