The Braves introduced that they’ve returned Rule 5 decide Christian Cairo to the Guardians. Atlanta’s 40-man roster rely drops to 37 however Cairo doesn’t have to take up a roster spot with Cleveland. Atlanta additionally formally introduced that their different Rule 5 decide, Anderson Pilar, was returned to the Marlins. The Pilar information was reported earlier right now.
Cairo, 24 in June, was a fourth-round decide of Cleveland’s in 2019. His profile has been pretty constant. He’s by no means hit loads of dwelling runs however has all the time drawn loads of walks. In 1,390 minor league plate appearances, he has simply 15 homers however has earned free passes at a 15.6% clip. He additionally stole 72 bases in 89 tries whereas taking part in all 4 infield positions and a few left area.
Maybe Atlanta felt Cairo was prepared to leap to the large leagues and function a utility man, in order that they grabbed him within the Rule 5. Sadly, he didn’t do a lot to impress in camp, producing a tepid .179/.294/.250 batting line.
Per the parameters of the Rule 5 draft, chosen gamers can’t be optioned to the minors. With a view to hold him, Atlanta would have needed to carry Cairo on the lively roster. They clearly weren’t keen to take action and let him go. Rule 5 gamers should be placed on waivers if they aren’t saved. Different golf equipment may declare them however can be sure by the identical roster guidelines. Now that Cairo has been returned to the Guardians, he can present them with some non-roster depth and attempt to earn his approach to the large leagues the standard method.
