HUGE BOOST: Los Angeles Dodgers released struggling veteran utility man with huge league contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers let go of a veteran utility player who was having a tough time. On Tuesday, they cut ties with infielder Kevin Padlo, who was on a minor league contract.
Dodgers released Kevin Padlo, who hit .216/.340/.380 with an 83 wRC+ in 27 games in Triple-A
Ryan Ward is back with @okc_baseball after 3 weeks on the injured list
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Padlo, aged 27, hasn’t found his stride in the minor leagues despite an impressive showing during spring training. Across 47 games at Triple-A this season, his batting average stands at .216 with six home runs and 29 RBIs.
A journeyman infielder, Padlo was drafted in the fifth round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies. Since his MLB debut in 2021, he’s moved between several teams including the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Los Angeles Angels.
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His MLB appearances have been limited to just 26 games, where he’s struggled with a batting average of .111 and an OPS of .325. In Triple-A, however, he boasts a better record, slashing .247/.347/.451 with 60 home runs and 215 RBIs across 356 games.
Meanwhile, outfielder Ryan Ward has returned to Triple-A Oklahoma City after a three-week stint on the injured list.