6 years agoSan Diego Padres second baseman Carlos Asuaje was designated for assignment on Friday to make room for newly-signed starting pitcher Garrett Richards on the 40-man roster. The move likely concludes Asuaje’s three-year stint with the Padres where he slashed .240/.312/.329 across 586 plate appearances. With Luis Urias projected as the starting second baseman for 2019, the move isn’t unexpected. It could also mean the arrival of shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is more imminent than previously thought. Asuaje could land with another squad but his long-term role as a major leaguer is uncertain.--Andrew Le - RotoBaller
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