One of Farhan Zaidi's stated priorities for the offseason is finding a lefty hitting third baseman to essentially platoon with Evan Longoria. Yesterday, he turned to The Churn to sign a player who fits that description. If you are hoping for a clone of Max Muncy, you might have found your guy in Jason Vosler.
Jason Vosler DOB: 9/6/1993. B-L, T-R. 6'1", 220 lbs.
2017 AA(Cubs): .241/.343/.429, 21 HR, 10.0 BB%, 22.6 K%, 531 PA.
2018: AA(Cubs): .238/.351/.477, 12 HR, 13.1 BB%, 24.8 K%, 282 PA.
2018: AAA(Cubs): .263/.306/.458, 11 HR, 5.2 BB%, 31.3 K%, 252 PA.
2019: AAA(Padres): .291/.367/.523, 20 HR, 10/6 BB%, 23.9 K%, 426 PA.
Vosler spent the 2020 season as a member of the Padres player pool. The Giants signed him to a MLB contract despite a lack of experience at the MLB level although MLB roster spots are often short-lived in The Churn. He projects to be a classic 3 true outcomes hitter who can play 3B with limited range. His arm is rated by Fangraphs as his best defensive tool.
Vosler would not be able to help in the middle infield so does not represent a challenge to Daniel Robertson's roster spot. If Vosler were to make the 25-man active roster, the Giants would likely carry 3 reserve infielders, Vosler, Daniel Robertson and Wilmer Flores with Darin Ruf and Austin Slater competing for a single reserve OF role(Robertson can also help in the outfield).
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Mac Williamson filed a lawsuit against Oracle Park, which is a subsidiary of the Giants, for negligence in the placement of the bullpen mounds which contributed to his concussion injury which he states in the suit he is still experiencing symptoms from. Given multiple public statements by multiple people as well as the reconfiguration of the stadium to move the mounds behind the OF fence, it seems like Mac may have a preponderance of evidence on his side.
Alternatively, they can use Dubon as the back up SS/2B and Flores for 2B, which means they can let Robertson go and retain two OF ers.
ReplyDeleteThey must be thinking very highly of his bat to sign him as a back up in only one position.