TODAY: The Rays have formally introduced the commerce. In corresponding strikes, Montes was optioned to Triple-A, and left-hander Shane McClanahan was moved from the 15-day injured record to the 60-day IL.
APRIL 25: The White Sox traded Travis Jankowski to the Rays, based on an announcement from Chicago’s Triple-A affiliate. The outfielder was on a minor league deal and won’t require a 40-man roster spot for Tampa Bay. He’ll presumably head to their high farm crew in Durham.
Jankowski broke camp with the Sox after signing a minor league deal halfway by way of Spring Coaching. He solely caught on the roster for every week and a half. Chicago outrighted him off the 40-man, then introduced him again on a brand new minor league contract after he elected free company. He has spent the previous three weeks in Charlotte, batting .261 with a homer in 5 video games.
A left-handed hitter, Jankowski has appeared within the huge leagues in 11 straight seasons. He has labored as a fourth or fifth outfielder for many of that point, solely twice reaching 300 plate appearances. Jankowski doesn’t present any sort of energy, however he has proven usually strong plate self-discipline. He was a contributor to the Rangers throughout their World Collection crew in 2023, when he hit .263/.357/.332 with practically as many walks as strikeouts throughout 287 journeys.
The strikeout and stroll charges each went within the improper course final 12 months. Jankowski managed solely a .200/.266/.242 slash throughout 207 plate appearances. He was restricted to minor league gives in consequence. He collected three hits, all singles, and one stroll throughout 14 at-bats in his restricted MLB look with the White Sox.
Tampa Bay positioned Jake Mangum on the injured record yesterday due to a groin pressure. They had been already with out Josh Lowe, Richie Palacios and Jonny DeLuca. They’re utilizing an outfield of Christopher Morel, Kameron Misner and high prospect Chandler Simpson. Utilityman Coco Montes was recalled to interchange Mangum. Third catcher Logan Driscoll is the one wholesome place participant who’s on the 40-man roster and on an non-obligatory task within the minors. Jankowski joins Eloy Jiménez as non-roster outfield choices with the Bulls.
