Alexi Amarista Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 6" / 160 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 4/6/1989 (35)
- Experience
- 7
- College
- None
Alexi Amarista Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Alexi Amarista News
Detroit Tigers infielder Alexi Amarista was released, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive. Amarista was fighting for a roster spot for the Tigers, but he only hit .238 in 41 plate appearances this Spring. Woodbery says that the team may be looking at a four-man bench and that it appears to be set. John Hicks, Victor Reyes, Niko Goodrum, and JaCoby Jones should all make the team, per Woodbery.
The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent infielder Alexi Amarista to a minor league deal Tuesday, according to a source. The Little Ninja is mainly useful for his positional versatility, and he figures to perform as a super-utility player for the rebuilding Tigers. Amarista hit just .238 with the Rockies in 2017 in 96 games, and he doesn't have much power to speak of at all. Because his playing time is likely to be sporadic on a weak team, Amarista won't be much more than a depth player in deep AL-only leagues.
The Colorado Rockies declined a $2.5 million club option for 2018 on infielder Alexi Amarista, instead giving him a $150,000 buyout. Amarista is a light-hitting utility infielder that batted just .238 with three homers and 19 RBI in 168 at-bats for Colorado in 2017. He'll likely only receive minor league deals on the open market and won't be on the fantasy radar next draft season.