Encarnacion DFA'd

[snipezo]

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays took an educated gamble on Monday, designating Edwin Encarnacion for assignment. Toronto could now lose the struggling third baseman to waivers, but that was a risk the club was willing to take.

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos insisted that the decision to expose Encarnacion to outright waivers -- one day after optioning him to Triple-A Las Vegas -- was simply a procedural move aimed at clearing room on the team's 40-man roster. Over the next two business days, though, other clubs have the right to claim the third baseman.

"We realize that's one of the scenarios that could occur," Anthopoulos said. "But exploring the market and having our finger on the pulse, we feel pretty confident that he's going to clear."

By designating Encarnacion, the Blue Jays had the ability to vacate a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Scott Richmond, who was activated from the 60-day disabled list. Richmond is fully recovered from the right shoulder injury that flared up in the offseason, but he has a few issues to work out before finding his way to Toronto.

I don't understand this. Why not trade him instead of Designating him for Assignment. I know he hasn't been all that good but I think he could still get back to that form he had 2 years ago. And as much as I'd love to see Richmond do good in the bigs, I don't think he will. I hope Encarnacion doesn't get claimed by another team.

 

[elcheato]

He was DFA'd because he has no value in the trade market.

 

[snipezo]

I'm sure at least one team is interested in him

 

[Pujolsrules22]

Not really. His career numbers look like this .257 and 87 HR's. His best season is 16 HR's and .289 avg. The Blue Jays are expecting more than what he's given them, because this season has no shot at becoming a career best, and that's what they're looking for. He's reaching the peak of his career when he should be his best, but he's just not producing. Also, he is probably one of the worst fielding players in the majors, which is not appealing to a team.

 

[footballplaya52]

put in johnny mac imo

johnny mac is straight up beast