Avelino signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on June 9.
Avelino appeared in 106 games at Triple-A Iowa last year but has been assigned to Double-A Tulsa to begin his time with his new organization. Over his first three games in Tulsa, the 27-year-old has gone 3-for-11 with a double, two runs and a stolen base.
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Cubs' Abiatal Avelino: Joining Cubs for spring training
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Avelino signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs on Friday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
The 25-year-old was cut by the Giants late in 2019 and was unable to latch on with a new team last season. Avelino had a .759 OPS at Triple-A in 2019 and provides organizational depth at shortstop for Chicago.
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Abiatal Avelino: Cut loose by San Francisco
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The Giants released Avelino on Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Avelino had been playing regularly in simulated games at the Giants' alternate training site at Sacramento, but his release frees up a spot in the team's 60-man roster pool. The 25-year-old infielder should find an opportunity elsewhere, though he may have to wait until the offseason before joining another organization.
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Giants' Abiatal Avelino: Clears waivers
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Avelino cleared waivers Sunday and will report to the Giants' alternate training site, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Avelino was designated for assignment last Sunday, but he'll remain within the organization after failing to find a spot on another 40-man roster. The 25-year-old slashed .283/.315/.444 with 12 home runs with Triple-A Sacramento last year and will continue to develop at the alternate camp during the 2020 season.
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Giants' Abiatal Avelino: DFA'd by San Fran
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Avelino was designated for assignment by the Giants on Sunday.
The 25-year-old was acquired from the Yankees for Andrew McCutchen in late 2018, but he was unable to justify his place on the 40-man roster. Avelino spent most of 2019 at Triple-A Sacramento, compiling a .283/.315/.444 slash line with 12 homers in 121 games.
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Giants' Abiatal Avelino: Returns to Triple-A
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Avelino was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Avelino went 2-for-7 with an RBI and a walk over four games during his trip to the big leagues. He figures to return when rosters expand, though he'll have to wait 10 days before doing so.
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Giants' Abiatal Avelino: Summoned from Triple-A
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Avelino was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.
The 24-year-old infielder was hitting .285/.316/.455 with 12 home runs and 15 steals in 114 games at Triple-A. He should occupy a utility role for the big club.
Avelino was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.
Avelino had been in the mix for a bench spot, though his odds were likely always slim, as he has just 11 plate appearances under his belt. He'll wait for his chance at the Triple-A level, where he owns a poor .241/.285/.345 line in 97 games.
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Giants' Abiatal Avelino: Available as reserve
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Avelino (leg) is listed as one of the Giants' available reserves for Wednesday's exhibition game against the Rangers, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The 24-year-old is apparently good to go two days after exiting Sunday's game versus the Rockies due to right leg discomfort. Avelino is competing for a reserve role in the Giants infield but seems likely to open the campaign at Triple-A Sacramento.
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Giants' Abiatal Avelino: Exits with apparent leg issue
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Avelino was removed from Sunday's game against the Rockies due to discomfort in his right leg, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. He went 1-for-4 with a double prior to exiting.
Avelino appeared to suffer the injury while running to second base on his double in the ninth inning, and he would eventually leave the field with the team trainer.
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Giants' Abiatal Avelino: Joining Giants
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Avelino will have his contract purchased from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Avelino was one of two players acquired from the Yankees in exchange for Andrew McCutchen at the waiver deadline. The 23-year-old split time between Double- and Triple-A this season, and while he's known more for his glove, he posted a solid .283/.329/.438 slash line with 15 homers and 27 stolen bases across a combined 126 games (77 at Triple-A, 49 at Double-A). Avelino will likely serve as infield depth throughout the final month of the season, though he should also see some occasional starts as the Giants look to rest Brandon Crawford and other veterans with the team slipping out of the playoff picture.
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Giants' Abiatal Avelino: Sent to San Francisco
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Avelino was traded from the Yankees along with Juan De Paula in exchange for Andrew McCutchen on Friday, Jon Heyman of FancredSports.com reports.
The 23-year-old middle infielder hit an excellent .337/.392/.553 with 10 homers and 15 steals in 49 games for Double-A Trenton. In 74 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, however, the numbers aren't nearly as pretty, as he hit just .252/.291/.372 with five homers and 10 steals. He looks to be a future utility infielder, though he could potentially raise his profile if he can repeat his Double-A performance at the Triple-A level next season.
