"Vilade has spent parts of three seasons in the big leagues, stumbling to a .141/.200/.188 in 71 plate appearances, but showed promise in the minors with a 135 wRC+ in 113 games at Triple-A last year."
"The main draw for Vilade is his flexibility as a defender, having played every position except pitcher and catcher in the minors, and he hasn't played shortstop since 2019."
"Palacios is the more surprising cut, having stolen 19 bases and providing league-average production with the bat in 2024, but struggled after a hot start this past season."
Ryan Vilade has secured a spot on the Rays' Opening Day roster after being traded from the Reds. At 27, he offers infield versatility, especially with shortstop Taylor Walls injured. Despite struggling in the majors with a .141 batting average, Vilade excelled in the minors, showcasing a 135 wRC+ at Triple-A. His defensive flexibility is notable, having played nearly every position except pitcher and catcher. The Rays have also made cuts, including outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy and infielder Richie Palacios, who were candidates for bench roles.
Read at MLB Trade Rumors
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]