Free-agent infielder Jason Vosler has signed a deal with the Chunichi Dragons of the Japanese Central League. Vosler appeared in 10 games for the Seattle Mariners in the big leagues in 2024 and went 5-for-28 (.179) with three RBI and two runs scored in 30 plate appearances. He had a hot bat in the minors at Triple-A Tacoma, though, slashing .303/.371/.573 with a .944 OPS, 31 home runs, 110 RBI, four steals and 92 runs scored in 119 games played. The left-handed hitter debuted in the big leagues in 2021 with the San Francisco Giants. Vosler has played in 107 career MLB games and has a .207/.274/.395 slash line with a .669 OPS, 10 home runs and 34 RBI in 288 plate appearances. In Japan, he could serve as the Dragons' regular first baseman in 2025.
Ryan Bliss Optioned To Triple-A; Jason Vosler Called Up
The Seattle Mariners optioned infielder Ryan Bliss after the team's 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday and called up Jason Vosler to take his spot on the roster. Bliss has struggled in his first year in the big leagues, hitting just .220 with one home run, three doubles, and seven RBI across 31 games. The 24-year-old has also not seen much playing time over the past few weeks, starting just once since June 26. That demotion has led to Vosler getting called up for the first time this year. He played 20 games with the Cincinnati Reds last year, where he hit .161 with three HRs and 10 RBI. As a result, he doesn't need to be added in any fantasy leagues.
The Cincinnati Reds designated infielder Jason Vosler for assignment on Monday and selected the contract of outfielder Henry Ramos from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Vosler was an early season bright spot for the Reds out of the gates, but he struck out way too often and fell back to Earth hard in recent weeks, causing the Reds to cut him. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter is currently batting .161 (10-for-62) with two doubles, a triple, three home runs, 10 RBI and 25 strikeouts in 65 plate appearances over 20 games. The move to DFS Vosler likely means that we'll see Wil Myers more at first base, at least until Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) is cleared to make his season debut.
Cincinnati Reds infielder Jason Vosler is back in the team's starting lineup on Sunday in the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies. He's starting at first base and is batting sixth against Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker. Vosler was on the bench against left-hander Bailey Falter on Saturday, but he's back in there on Sunday. Wil Myer is in right field and is hitting fifth. Vosler already has three home runs on the young season and has driven in seven runs while going 5-for-20 (.250) with four runs scored, a walk and eight strikeouts in his first seven games of 2023. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter will be a cheap DFS play for some power on Sunday.
The Cincinnati Reds signed infielder/outfielder Jason Vosler to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Vosler signed with the Seattle Mariners late last month but was granted his release last weekend in order to join the Reds. The 29-year-old played in 36 games for the San Francisco Giants in his second MLB season last year, going 26-for-98 (.265) with four home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and a stolen base in 111 plate appearances. Vosler has little major-league experience, but he stands a much better chance of making and sticking on Cincinnati's big-league roster in 2023 than he did in Seattle.
The Seattle Mariners released third baseman Jason Vosler over the weekend. The 29-year-old infielder only spent 10 days with the organization, but he may have other opportunities. Vosler played in 36 games for the Giants in 2022 and hit .265/.342/.469 with an .812 OPS, four home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and a stolen base in 111 plate appearances. In two MLB seasons (both with San Francisco), he's slashed .228/.306/.421 with a .727 OPS, seven long balls, 21 RBI, 26 runs scored and three stolen bases in just 77 games played. Wherever Vosler lands, he'll be well off the fantasy radar for the 2023 season.
The San Francisco Giants optioned third baseman Jason Vosler to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday. Vosler's demotion likely means that Darin Ruf will return from the bereavement list ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies. Vosler has been good for the Giants in 17 games this year, so we'd expect him to return at some point this year when the Giants need more infield help. The 28-year-old went 15-for-51 (.294) with four home runs, eight RBI, nine runs scored and one stolen base. Before his call-up, he was hitting .206/.284/.329 with two home runs and seven RBI in 20 games with Sacramento.
Jason Vosler Hits Pinch-Hit Go-Ahead Homer Wednesday
San Francisco Giants utility man Jason Vosler made his return to the team count in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks, hitting a pinch-hit solo home run to put the Giants ahead for good. Joining the team since Brandon Belt (oblique) landed on the 10-day injured list, Vosler entered the game to bat in the eighth inning with the game tied at four. Moments after Austin Slater homered, Vosler lined an Alex Young offering into the right-field bullpen to put the Giants up 5-4. The rookie had a fantastic spring but is slashing just .200/.250/.467 in 16 plate appearances this season. He should see some at-bats over the next couple of weeks, so it will be an opportunity for Vosler to prove himself.
San Francisco Giants infielder Jason Vosler has been recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday. It sounds like Vosler will take the place on Brandon Belt (oblique) who landed on the 10-day injured list. Vosler should get his share of at-bats while Belt is sidelined, but he has struggled at the plate. Honestly, it doesn't sound like Vosler is going to be much of a fantasy option. Possibly, a low-end deep league option, but even then he'd be tough to rely on while Belt is out.
San Francisco Giants utility player Jason Vosler continued to impress in Wednesday's 11-8 win over the Rockies, batting 2-for-4 with a single, a double, and an RBI. The 27-year-old, who has never played in the big leagues, currently has a batting average of .333 and an OPS above .900 for the spring . Further, he offers the Giants a lot of defensive flexibility and has played first base, second base, third base, and left field. Vosler's chances of making the team could be even greater if Brandon Belt (mono) is not ready for the beginning of the season. If he continues to hit this well and makes the Giants' roster, he could be an intriguing fantasy option this season.
