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Kolten Wong: Released by Arizona
The Diamondbacks released Kolten Wong on Monday.It's not clear whether this was the Diamondbacks' decision or an opt-out situation, but either way Wong is now a free agent. The veteran second baseman slashed .271/.339/.383 with two home runs and two stolen bases over 31 games during his time with Triple-A Reno.
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Diamondbacks' Kolten Wong: Latches on with D-backs
Kolten Wong signed a minor-league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports.Wong was cut by the Orioles ahead of Opening Day after batting just .185 during spring training. He'll now attempt to carve out a role for himself with the Diamondbacks, but Wong will likely need to re-establish himself in Triple-A first after slashing .183/.256/.263 in the majors last season.
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Kolten Wong: Parts ways with Baltimore
Kolten Wong was granted his release by the Orioles on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.The Orioles had two days to either release Wong or add him to the big-league roster after he exercised the opt-out in his minor-league contract Friday, and the club has now made its decision. The veteran second baseman posted a .519 OPS between the Mariners and Dodgers last season and hit .185 during spring training, so he's unlikely to find much in the form of guaranteed big-league opportunities with Opening Day less than a week away.
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Orioles' Kolten Wong: Prompts opt-out decision
Kolten Wong exercised the opt-out in his minor-league contract Friday, giving the Baltimore Orioles two days to either release him or add him to the big-league roster, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.The veteran second baseman didn't appear likely to crack Baltimore's Opening Day roster after signing as a non-roster invitee in February, but he's apparently still in the mix after the club reassigned top prospect Jackson Holliday to minor-league camp Friday. Wong didn't exactly put his best foot forward during spring training and had a .587 OPS in 31 plate appearances, which is only marginally better than last season's .183/.256/.263 slash line.
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Orioles' Kolten Wong: Agrees to NRI deal with Baltimore
Kolten Wong agreed to a minor-league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.The Orioles are already flush with infield depth, but Wong will do his best to convince them he's worthy of a spot on their Opening Day roster. Wong posted an ugly .183/.256/.263 batting line in 87 games between the Mariners and Dodgers last season but did have an .853 OPS at the latter stop.
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Dodgers' Kolten Wong: Makes NLDS roster
Kolten Wong is listed on the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster for the National League Divisional Series against the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.Wong has gone 9-for-30 with two homers and eight RBI since being picked up by Los Angeles in August. He likely won't get many starting reps in the postseason behind Mookie Betts, but he's emerged as a solid pinch-hit option off the bench.
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Dodgers' Kolten Wong: Three hits off bench
Kolten Wong went 3-for-3 off the bench in Thursday's 14-5 loss to the Rockies.Mookie Betts was taken out of the game once the Los Angeles Dodgers fell far behind, and Wong stepped up to lead the team in hits despite not starting the contest. Wong has two multi-hit efforts over his last three games, but those are his only such games since joining the Dodgers. He's slashing .186/.259/.267 through 85 contests between Los Angeles and Seattle, though he's at a .333/.387/.556 slash line in a limited sample (31 plate appearances) with the Dodgers.
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Dodgers' Kolten Wong: Homers off bench Wednesday
Kolten Wong went hit a solo home run in his only at-bat in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Padres.Wong didn't start the game, but the Los Angeles Dodgers subbed out Mookie Betts late in the game. Wong ended up getting an at-bat in the ninth inning and broke up the Padres' shutout with his solo shot, his second homer and third hit over eight games with the Dodgers. The second baseman is at a .170/.245/.257 slash line with four homers, 24 RBI, 23 runs scored and three stolen bases over 229 plate appearances between the Dodgers and the Mariners this season.
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Dodgers' Kolten Wong: Swipes two bags Saturday
Kolten Wong went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Nationals.The second baseman nearly played hero for the Los Angeles Dodgers, singling home James Outman in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game at 5-5 and then swiping second and third, only to be stranded when Will Smith grounded out. It was only Wong's second start since being picked up by Los Angeles, but he's appeared in four other September games as a pinch hitter and late-inning defensive replacement, going 2-for-11 overall with a homer, four RBI and Saturday's two steals.
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Dodgers' Kolten Wong: Homers in first game with new team
Kolten Wong hit a three-run home run as a pinch hitter in Friday's 6-3 loss to Atlanta.The second baseman pinch hit for Freddie Freeman in the eighth inning, and Wong got his Los Angeles Dodgers career started with a bang. Prior to signing a minor-league deal in August, Wong mustered an abysmal .468 OPS with the Mariners over 67 games. With Los Angeles, he figures to be little more than a part-time player, though his solid defensive reputation may lead to him coming off the bench as a late-game replacement more often than not.