NOTE: This is a compilation of stats involving players from Southern Arizona and the Arizona Wildcats’ program in MLB-sanctioned leagues (MLB and minor leagues). The list does not include players in foreign leagues or independent leagues in the U.S.
Former Arizona outfielder Donta’ Williams, a fourth-round pick by Baltimore in 2021, was released by the Orioles on Sunday, after struggling with a .202 batting average the last three years at the Double-A level. Williams, a 25-year-old solid defensive outfielder who covers a lot of ground, batted .211 in 19 at-bats in his only experience at Triple-A Norfolk (Va.) earlier this season. Ironically, Williams was in the midst of his best batting run in the minors, batting .434 over his last eight games, raising his average from .181 to .218 with Double-A Bowie (Md.). The move was made reportedly to give more playing time to outfielder prospects Enrique Bradfield Jr. and Tavian Josenberger, both of whom were elevated from High Single-A to Bowie in the last week.
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YESTERDAY’S HOME RUNS
None.
YESTERDAY’S STANDOUTS
"Goodnight from Fenway"
Rob Refsnyder lines a #walkoff single! pic.twitter.com/OBu224HxX6
— MLB (@MLB) August 13, 2024
2B Kevin Newman (Arizona), Diamondbacks MLB, 2-3, 2 runs, stolen base
RF Rob Refsnyder (Arizona), Red Sox MLB, 2-5, RBI
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YESTERDAY’S STANDOUTS
None.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS (LAST 14 DAYS)
Sunday, August 11
Darick Hall – Outrighted to minors (Philadelphia Phillies)
Donta’ Williams – Released by Baltimore Orioles
Friday, August 9
Darick Hall – Designated for Assignment (Philadelphia Phillies)
Cal Stevenson – Contract purchased from minors (Philadelphia Phillies)
Anthony Susac – Assigned to Down East Wood Ducks (A) (Texas Rangers)
Wednesday, August 7
Chris Barraza – Released by Angels
Tony Bullard – Activated from injured list (Miami Marlins)
Tuesday, August 6
Trevor Long – Assigned to Modesto Nuts (A) (Seattle Mariners)
Monday, August 5
Clark Candiotti – Assigned to ACL Padres (Rk) (San Diego Padres)
Jackson Kent – Assigned to FCL Nationals (Rk) (Washington Nationals)
Aiden May – Assigned to FCL Marlins (Rk) (Miami Marlins)
Sunday, August 4
Matt Fraizer – Assigned to Altoona Curve (AA) (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Friday, August 2
Tylor Megill – Assigned to Syracuse Mets (AAA) (New York Mets)
RHP Paul Blackburn has reported to the Major League team. He will start tonight and wear No. 58.
RHP Tylor Megill was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse following the game on July 31.
Catcher Logan Porter has been outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse.
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 2, 2024
Thursday, August 1
Tanner O’Tremba – Released by San Francisco Giants
Baseball is a tough business. Infielder Kobe Kato, who hit .556 (10-for-18) in five games for Tacoma, has been sent to Double-A Arkansas.
— Mike Curto (@CurtoWorld) July 31, 2024
Wednesday, July 31
Michael Flynn – Assigned to Durham Bulls (AAA) (Tampa Bay Rays)
Kobe Kato – Assigned to Arkansas Travelers (AA) (Seattle Mariners)
Chase Silseth – IL-7 Injured (elbow) (Los Angeles Angels)
The following 2024 draft picks have been assigned to Palm Beach (A):
SS JJ Wetherholt (1)
C Ryan Campos (4)
C Josh Kross (6)
3B Cade McGee (9)
OF Bryce Madron (10)
SS Jon Jon Gazdar (11)
OF Ian Petrutz (12)
RHP Nolan Sparks (13)
SS Christian Martin (18)
LHP Michael Watson (NDFA)— Cardinals Player Development (@CardsPlayerDev) July 30, 2024
OF Chase Davis, RHP Hunter Hayes, LHP Ixan Henderson, OF Kade Kretzschmar & INF Trey Paige have been transferred from Palm Beach (A) to Peoria (A+).
OF Joshua Baez & 1B William Sullivan have been transferred from Peoria to Palm Beach and placed on the Development List.
— Cardinals Player Development (@CardsPlayerDev) July 30, 2024
Tuesday, July 30
Cade McGee – Assigned to Single-A Palm Beach (St. Louis Cardinals)
Chase Davis – Assigned to Single-A+ Peoria (St. Louis Cardinals)
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