The Washington Nationals signed infielder Franklin Barreto to a minor-league deal on Thursday. Barreto last played in the big leagues in the shortened 2020 season with the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels, but he'll have a decent shot to make it back in 2023 with the rebuilding Nationals. He signed a minor-league deal with the Houston Astros in 2022 and played in 73 games for Triple-A Sugar Land, hitting just .162/.259/.274 with six home runs, 21 RBI, 27 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 274 plate appearances on the farm. The 26-year-old will be competing for an MLB roster spot in spring training next year in D.C.
Los Angeles Angels infielder Franklin Barreto (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out 10 to 12 months, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Barreto was acquired in a mid-season trade with Oakland in 2020, with the Angels sending infielder Tommy La Stella to the Athletics. At one time one of the top prospects in Oakland's system, Barreto has yet to see that potential translate at the major league level, as he has slashed .175/.207/.342 in 101 games over four seasons. After his 2020 campaign was cut short due to shoulder surgery, it's yet another setback for Barreto, and his future with the Angels is likely in doubt at this point.
Franklin Barreto Shut Down Due To Injury, Out 4-6 Weeks
Los Angeles Angels infielder Franklin Barreto (elbow) will be sidelined for at least the next month due to inflammation in his throwing elbow. Barreto was expected to serve as the Halos' primary reserve infielder, with his absence likely paving the way for Luis Rengifo to snag an Opening Day roster spot. Barreto was impressing offensively during Cactus League play, slashing .350/.409/.650 across 14 contests. Acquired last season in a deal with Oakland, Barreto has yet to find his footing at the big league level. With David Fletcher and Jose Iglesias set to serve as LA's up-the-middle infield combo, Barreto faces another difficult path to earning playing time in 2021, even when healthy, which significantly zaps him of fantasy intrigue.
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Franklin Barreto (shoulder) still has pain in his shoulder and may require surgery. Barreto was placed on the injured list one week ago after an awkward slide injured his shoulder, and the 24-year-olds timeline is muddy at this point. Barreto had struggled in 21 games this season with a .107 OBP and a .181 OPS, but the former top-100 prospect still only has 101 major league games under his belt and maintains some promise as a fantasy option. Still, Barreto isnt worth rostering in most leagues when healthy and is only a factor in late rounds of drafts if hes healthy coming into next season.
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Franklin Barreto (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder injury. Barreto injured his shoulder while sliding in an attempt to steal second base on Sunday, and hell now miss a chunk of the rest of the season while recovering. The Angels called up corner infielder Matt Thaiss to replace Barreto on the roster, and manager Joe Maddon said that the team will start Thaiss at second base despite him having never played the position professionally. That should have Thaiss on the radar of fantasy managers, though his career .699 OPS is fairly uninspiring.
Los Angeles Angels middle infielder Franklin Barreto (shoulder) injured his left shoulder and was removed from Sundays game after attempting to steal second base in the sixth inning. Barreto had struggled so far this season with a .074 batting average even after picking up a hit on Sunday, but the former top prospect had hoped to build off of a solid season in the hitter-friendly PCL last season (.926 OPS, 15 stolen bases in 98 games), and his recent injury is likely to put that on hold. The severity of Barretos injury is unclear for now, but fantasy players should expect the 24-year-old to land on the injured list and miss significant time.
Franklin Barreto Will Fill Utility Role To Close 2020
Los Angeles Angels second baseman/shortstop Franklin Barreto was activated ahead of Wednesdays contest against the Padres, with manager Joe Maddon indicating that he planned to use the 24-year-old literally everywhere over the teams final 24 games. Barreto was acquired in the deal for Tommy La Stella, once having been thought of as the As long-term option at the keystone. With Andrelton Simmons and David Fletcher likely serving as the clubs up-the-middle tandem over the final month, Barreto will have to branch out if hes to see consistent at-bats. Until the Angels begin to play him everyday, he can remain on the waiver wire in all season-long formats.
Oakland Athletics second baseman Franklin Barreto is off to a strong start this spring as he competes for the starting second base job. Barreto has 11 hits and nine RBI in 14 games this spring leading to a cool 1.075 OPS. Obviously the sample size is small, but Barreto has upside based on his 19 homers and 15 stolen bases in Triple-A last year. Jorge Mateo is having a solid spring as well, and whoever wins the job will have late-round flier appeal in category-based fantasy leagues. Both players should be owned in dynasty leagues, and are names to monitor this spring for redraft leagues.
Franklin Barreto Has Chance To Win Second Base Job
Oakland Athletics second baseman Franklin Barreto has a real chance to make the team's Opening Day roster as the starter at second base after previously being blocked by Jurickson Profar and Jed Lowrie. Theres not one particular guy in front of him right now. This is his best shot, manager Bob Melvin said. The 23-year-old was seen as the second baseman of the future years ago, but he's now out of minor league options, meaning the A's would have to put him on waivers if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster. Barreto arrived to camp having added muscle and is ready for the challenge. He'll be battling with Jorge Mateo, Sheldon Neuse, Tony Kemp and Vimael Machin. Barreto could be useful middle infield insurance in deep mixed leagues, but he'll be a nice target in AL-only leagues if he seized the position outright this spring.
Oakland Athletics second basemanFranklin Barreto will make the wild-card roster for Wednesday's game against the Rays, according to a source. Barreto will be an option off the bench as a pinch-runner like he was in last year's wild-card game. The 23-year-old Venezuelan had just 57 at-bats with the A's this year and hit .138/.263/.401 with two homers, six runs and five stolen bases. He did steal one base as well. Barreto is unlikely to get any starts in the postseason if the A's advance past Tampa Bay, and if he does, he won't be much of a DFS option.
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