The Guardians despatched outfielder Myles Straw outright to Triple-A Columbus, based on the MLB.com transaction log. Cleveland efficiently ran him by waivers as soon as the offseason received underway, eradicating him from the 40-man roster.
Straw was a lock to go unclaimed due to his contract. A staff would’ve wanted to imagine the remaining $14.75MM in assured cash. Straw has cleared waivers twice this 12 months. Cleveland outrighted him simply earlier than Opening Day. He spent virtually your complete season in Triple-A. The Guards reselected his contract in mid-September however presumably at all times deliberate to take him again off the roster at 12 months’s finish.
Cleveland inked Straw to that deal early within the 2022 season. He’d posted a strong 12 months in ’21, hitting .271/.349/.348 whereas stealing 30 bases and enjoying plus protection in heart subject. The Guardians reasoned that his pace and glove gave him a strong ground regardless of minimal energy. His bat utterly cratered over the following two seasons. Straw mixed for just one residence run with a .229/.296/.284 line from 2022-23. He didn’t hit in Triple-A this 12 months, both, operating a .240/.321/.329 mark towards higher minors pitching.
As a participant with lower than 5 years of main league service, Straw would forfeit his contract to check free company. He’s clearly not going to do this, so the Guards can hold him in Triple-A as a depth possibility. He solely made seven MLB appearances this 12 months, amassing one hit in 4 at-bats. He stole two bases in as many makes an attempt.
