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Tigers' Omar Infante: On his way to Triple-A
Omar Infante will report to Triple-A Toledo after not making Detroit's Opening Day roster, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.After he was assigned to minor-league camp late in spring training, Infante was expected to explore other big-league opportunities. However, it appears that none came to fruition, which likely played a role in convincing the veteran infielder to stick around and play in Toledo. Infante should provide Detroit with a solid source of organizational infield depth.
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Tigers' Omar Infante: Expected to opt out Sunday
Omar Infante will likely opt out of his minor-league deal Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.The veteran infielder rejoined the Detroit Tigers as a non-roster invitee this offseason and showed that he still had some life in his bat, slashing .349/.364/.535 over 43 at-bats. However, the Tigers have one of the most durable second basemen in baseball in Ian Kinsler and a younger player like Dixon Machado likely offers a bit more upside as a bench option. Woodbery adds that Infante will likely re-sign with the Tigers on another minor-league pact if there are no other suitors once he opts out.
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Tigers' Omar Infante: Back to full strength
Omar Infante (back) has been deemed good to go for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.Infante isn't included in the lineup Wednesday, but should be available off the bench as a pinch-hitter or defensive replacement. The veteran second baseman has enjoyed a fairly productive spring, but he's not expected to crack the Detroit Tigers' Opening Day roster.
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Tigers' Omar Infante: Out with stiff back
Omar Infante was scratched from Monday's lineup with back stiffness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.Infante felt something stiffen in his back while taking BP before the game, so the Detroit Tigers swapped him out of the lineup. It's unclear how long this will keep him sidelined, so consider him day-to-day until the team notes otherwise.
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Tigers' Omar Infante: Unlikely for MLB role
Omar Infante likely won't make the big league roster despite posting strong numbers this spring, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.The veteran infielder is slashing .353/.389/.471 this spring, but with Andrew Romine and Dixon Machado in tow, Infante seems to be the odd man out when it comes to reserve infield spots. However, this strong spring showing could act as a springboard to a major league job with another club, although he'll likely have to settle for an organizational depth role until that opportunity comes along.
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Tigers' Omar Infante: Returns to Tigers on NRI deal
Omar Infante has signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers that includes an invite to spring training.He will return to the organization with whom he's spent the majority of his career; the one that signed him as an amateur free agent in 1999. Infante began 2016 in a starting role with Kansas City, but hit just .239/.279/.321 and was eventually released. The soon-to-be 35-year-old is organizational filler at this point.
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Omar Infante: Released by Braves
Omar Infante was released by the Braves on Monday, Kevin McAlpin of the Braves Radio Network reports.After a disappointing start to the 2016 campaign with the Royals where he hit just .239/.279/.321, Infante joined the Braves via a minor league deal. Unfortunately, the 34-year-old's numbers continued to fall, as he hit a mere .209/.226/.300 with Triple-A Gwinnett.
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Braves' Omar Infante: Signs minor league deal in Atlanta
Omar Infante agreed to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.Infante was cut loose by the Royals last week after passing through waivers unclaimed, and he'll now get the chance to continue his career in Atlanta. The 34-year-old was hitting just .239 this season after slashing a disappointing .220/.234/.318 in 2015, so it remains to be seen how much he has left in the tank but he could get an opportunity to provide middle infield depth in the majors at some point.
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Omar Infante: Clears waivers Thursday
Omar Infante cleared waivers Thursday and is now an unrestricted free agent, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.Given his .239/.279/.321 slash line through 39 games and remaining contract, it doesn't come as much of a surprise that Infante was able to pass through waivers unclaimed. Following two and a half mediocre seasons in Kansas City, he'll now be free to sign with any team and it's possible he'll attract some interest as a middle infield depth option.
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Royals' Omar Infante: Placed on release waivers
The Kansas City Royals requested release waivers on Omar Infante, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports.Designated for assignment last week, Infante will now become a free agent if he isn't claimed by Thursday. Given his sizable contract in combination with his lack of production the past three years, he figures to pass through unclaimed.
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