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Willians Astudillo: To play in KBO
Willians Astudillo has signed with the SoftBank Hawks of the KBO, Nikkan Sports reports.The 31-year-old infielder has had a 5.5 percent strikeout rate and 1.5 percent walk rate in 271 MLB plate appearances over the past two seasons, but he hit just .237 with eight home runs over that stretch. Astudillo could find offensive success in the KBO, but he will likely always be a defensive liability.
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Marlins' Willians Astudillo: Clears waivers
The Miami Marlins outrighted Willians Astudillo to Triple-A Jacksonville on Aug. 1.Astudillo will remain in the Miami organization after he was recently designated for assignment for the second time this season. He's logged 55 plate appearances for the Marlins in 2022, slashing .241/.255/.296.
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Marlins' Willians Astudillo: Designated for assignment
Willians Astudillo was designated for assignment Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.Astudillo started four of the last five games and went 3-for-17 with a strikeout. The 30-year-old will lose his spot on the Miami Marlins' 40-man roster after Charles Leblanc was called up to take his place as infield depth.
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Marlins' Willians Astudillo: Sitting Thursday
Willians Astudillo will sit Thursday against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.Astudillo will get a breather after he went 3-for-13 while starting each of the first three games of the series at second base. Luke Williams replace him in the field and bat eighth versus Cincinnati.
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Marlins' Willians Astudillo: Gets fourth straight start
Willians Astudillo will start at second base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Reds.He'll be picking up his fourth consecutive start, including his third in a row at the keystone. With Brian Anderson (shoulder) recently joining Jazz Chisholm (back) and Jon Berti (groin) on the injured list, the Miami Marlins could have a near-everyday role in the infield available for Astudillo or Luke Williams until at least one of the three injured players gets healthy.
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Marlins' Willians Astudillo: Rejoins Miami, starting Sunday
Asudillo had his contract selected by the Miami Marlins and will start at third base and bat eighth Sunday against the Pirates, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.The 30-year-old was designated for assignment and outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville by Miami in late June, but he'll rejoin the big-league club Sunday with Brian Anderson (shoulder) headed to the injured list. Willians Astudillo has a .270/.289/.351 slash line with one home run, four RBI and five runs in 17 games this year for the Marlins.
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Marlins' Willians Astudillo: Clears waivers
The Miami Marlins outrighted Willians Astudillo to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.Astudillo looks like he'll stick around in the Miami organization after he went unclaimed when he was exposed to waivers a few days earlier. Before losing his spot on the Marlins' 40-man roster, Astudillo appeared in 17 games with the big club and slashed .270/.289/.351 across 38 plate appearances.
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Marlins' Willians Astudillo: DFA'd by Miami
Willians Astudillo was designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.The 30-year-old was called up to the big-league club in late May, and he had a .270/.289/.351 slash line with one home run, four RBI and five runs in 17 games over the past month. Astudillo could remain in the organization if he passes through waivers unclaimed. Erik Gonzalez had his contract selected in a corresponding move.
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Marlins' Willians Astudillo: Slugs first homer with Miami
Willians Astudillo went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.Astudillo was in the lineup at second base, his second start at the position since being promoted to Miami on May 25. He took German Marquez yard in the third inning for a two-run home run -- his first of the campaign -- and followed that up with an RBI single one frame later. Astudillo isn't likely to draw consistent starts at one position, but his defensive versatility should help him earn regular playing time. He has collected five hits across his first 17 at-bats in the majors this season.
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Marlins' Willians Astudillo: Contract selected by Miami
Willians Astudillo had his contract selected by the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.Astudillo was unable to earn a spot on Miami's Opening Day roster but will now receive a look in the big leagues. The 30-year-old has experience across the diamond but should primarily provide depth at catcher and the corner infield spots.