The Giants today acquired Osleivis Basabe IF from the Rays for cash. The Rays DFA'd Basabe earlier in the week:
Osleivis Basabe IF. DOB: 9/13/2000. B-R, T-R. 6' 1", 165 lbs.
2023(AAA): .296/.351/.426, 4 HR, 16 SB, 7.3 BB%, 15.5 K%, 426 PA.
2023(MLB): .218/.277/.310, HR, 6.4 BB%, 26.6 K%, 94 PA.
2024(FCL): .270/.404/.541, 2 HR, 2 SB, 19.1 BB%, 2.1 K%, 47 PA.
2024(AAA): .248/.293/.336, 5 HR, 4 SB, 4.9 BB%, 18.0 K%, 330 PA.
Basabe is a longtime minor leaguer since originally signed as an international free agent in 2018 by the Rangers. He was acquired by the Rays in 2020 by trade and as recently as 2023 was listed in Rays top 10 prospects lists. Basabe is rated as a solid defensive player who can hold down SS. He's put up decent offensive numbers in the minors but his swing-heavy approach may not hold up at the MLB level a la Casey Schmitt. Basabe will joint the competition and depth chart for reserve MI. He has one option year. Oh, and he is Luis Matos' cousin as almost everybody seems to be. Also cousin for Forever Giant Alexander Basabe.
The Giants also signed Lou Trivino RHP to a minor league deal. Trivino last pitched in the majors in 2022 and has battled injuries since. He recently had a throwing session for scouts which the Giants attended. Bob Melvin managed Trivino in Oakland where he was a serious reliever and racked up 22 Saves in 2021.
I have no problem with these. The two of these are depth pieces and low risk.
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