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Daniel Descalso: Opts out of minor-league contract
Daniel Descalso opted out of his Triple-A St. Paul contract Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.Any hopes of being called up by the Twins this season were squashed by a .093 batting average and .444 OPS in 75 at-bats with St. Paul since being signed May 13. Descalso, now 34 years old, hasn't been remotely impactful at the major-league level since 2018, so it's possible this stint with the Twins' organization was his last with an MLB club.
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Twins' Daniel Descalso: Signs minor-league deal
Daniel Descalso signed a minor-league contract with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.Descalso spent the last two seasons with the Cubs but missed the 2020 campaign due to a left ankle sprain. The 34-year-old has been assigned to Triple-A St. Paul but could join the Twins as a utility option at some point in 2021.
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Daniel Descalso: Club option declined
Daniel Descalso's (ankle) $3.5 million team option was declined by the Cubs on Saturday.Descalso missed most of the 2020 season with a left ankle sprain, and the 34-year-old failed to play a significant role with the Cubs during his two years in Chicago. As a result, he'll receive a $1 million buyout and become a free agent heading into the offseason.
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Cubs' Daniel Descalso: Shut down with ankle sprain
The Chicago Cubs placed Daniel Descalso on the 45-day injured list Wednesday with a left ankle sprain, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.No reports surfaced in summer camp suggesting that Descalso was tending to a major injury, but the utility man will now be on the shelf for at least the next month and a half while he recovers from the ankle sprain. His absence likely paved the way for both Jason Kipnis and Nico Hoerner to crack the Opening Day roster.
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Cubs' Daniel Descalso: Added to 60-man pool
Daniel Descalso will be a part of the Chicago Cubs' 60-man player pool this season and will head to Wrigley Field for summer camp.Descalso had a season to forget in 2019, posting a .173/.271/.250 slash line in 82 games, but the Cubs like his versatility enough to keep him around. The 33-year-old isn't likely to have a significant role, however, with Jason Kipnis added to the mix in the offseason and Nico Hoerner also a member of the infield group training at Wrigley Field. There's also David Bote around to block Descalso for playing time at both second and third.
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Cubs' Daniel Descalso: Likely to fill bench role
Daniel Descalso is likely to serve as a reserve infielder for the Chicago Cubs this year rather than being in the mix to start at second base, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Nico Hoerner is probably the team's most talented option to play second, but the organization is weighing whether to give the 22-year-old more seasoning in the minors. Even if Hoerner does start the year at Triple-A, both David Bote and Jason Kipnis are likely ahead of Descalso, which highlights the hurdles facing the 33-year-old when it comes to finding playing time. Descalso's experience and contract should keep him around to begin the season, though he could certainly be designated for assignment at some point.
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Cubs' Daniel Descalso: Faces competition for playing time
Daniel Descalso will battle the likes of David Bote, Nico Hoerner and the newly signed Jason Kipnis for playing time at second base to begin the year, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.The addition of Kipnis in particular complicates things for Descalso, as both players are lefty bats expected to play mainly at second. Descalso struggled mightily in 2019, slashing just .173/.271/.250, and he could be hard-pressed for regular playing time if some of the other options on the roster play well in the early going.
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Cubs' Daniel Descalso: Returns from injured list
Daniel Descalso (ankle) was activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday.Descalso has been out with the left ankle sprain for just over a month but will rejoin the Chicago Cubs for the stretch run. The 32-year-old has struggled with a .181/.283/.263 slash line in 73 games, and he could see fewer opportunities with the return of Ben Zobrist (personal).
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Cubs' Daniel Descalso: Struggling on rehab assignment
Daniel Descalso (ankle) is 2-for-17 with two home runs through seven rehab games with Triple-A Iowa.He started well with Iowa, homering in his first two games, but Descalso went without a hit last week (0-for-14, six strikeouts). The 32-year-old has really struggled with the major-league team this season, slashing .181/.283/.263, and the Chicago Cubs probably aren't in a big hurry to bring him off the injured list. Descalso will likely play a minimal role down the stretch.
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Cubs' Daniel Descalso: Set to begin rehab stint
Daniel Descalso (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Descalso has been on the 10-day injured list since July 27 with a left ankle sprain, but he now appears to be ready to resume live game action. It's unclear whether a spot on the major-league roster will be available for him when healthy since Addison Russell, Ian Happ and Tony Kemp are all available to play alongside Javier Baez in the middle infield.
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