Tigers Sign David Hensley To Minor-League Contract
According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, the Detroit Tigers have signed infielder/outfielder David Hensley to a minor-league contract. This contract includes an invitation to spring training. Over the past three seasons, Hensley has seen limited playing time in the major leagues. Last summer, Hensley appeared in 23 games for the Miami Marlins. During this small stint, Hensley held a .212/.293/.288 line with one double and one home run. He generated a weak .153 xBA, .216 xSLG, and a .218 xwOBA, which were all well below the average marks. However, he was able to draw walks at a solid 10.3 percent rate. Across 250 contests at the Triple-A level, Hensley has posted a .257/.384/.413 line. Fantasy managers should expect the 28-year-old to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster during spring training but will likely open the season at Triple-A.
Houston Astros rookie infielder David Hensley will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh on Monday in Game 3 of the World Series against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Noah Syndergaard. Trey Mancini will start on the bench. Yordan Alvarez is starting in left field and is hitting third in the batting lineup, as usual. In his first MLB season this year, Hensley played in only 16 games with the Astros and hit .345 (10-for-29) with a homer, five RBI, seven runs scored, five walks and six strikeouts. He has just two plate appearances in the postseason, with both coming in the American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners. Hensley is hitless in his two plate appearances with a hit by pitch.
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