The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent infielder Johan Camargo to a minor-league deal on Saturday. Camargo will provide the rebuilding Royals with some veteran infield depth for 2023. The 29-year-old hit .237/.297/.316 with a .613 OPS, three home runs, 15 RBI and eight runs scored in just 52 games in his first year with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022. He's more useful for his glove and defensive versatility on the infield, so Camargo most likely won't come into play in fantasy leagues, even the deepest ones. In his six-year major-league career, Camargo has a .255/.313/.410 slash line with a .723 OPS, 37 home runs, 159 RBI, 149 runs scored and two stolen bases in 1,339 plate appearances over 416 games. He won't be guaranteed to be on KC's Opening Day roster.
Many teams are checking in on free-agent infielder Johan Camargo, who is currently playing in the Dominican Republic for Las Aguilas. Camargo was believed to have signed a minor-league deal with the Minnesota Twins last week, but that didn't end up happening and he's still available. The 28-year-old is looking for a roster spot on a major-league roster or will take an opportunity in Asia. The switch-hitting utility man played in 52 games for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022, hitting .237/.297/.316 with three home runs, 15 RBI and eight runs scored in 166 plate appearances. If he returns to the MLB next year, he'll most likely serve as a bench bat with limited offensive upside in fantasy. Camargo has a career .255/.313/.410 slash line with a .723 OPS in 416 games over six seasons.
Johan Camargo Activated And Batting Eighth On Tuesday
The Philadelphia Phillies activated infielder Johan Camargo (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He will be part of the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. He'll be batting eighth and covering third base in the contest. Camargo was sidelined for about three weeks due to a right knee strain. The 28-year-old has slashed .246/.310/.338 with three home runs, 15 RBI and eight runs over 44 games this year.
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Johan Camargo (knee) is set to begin a rehab assignment on Friday. He was diagnosed with a right knee strain around a week and a half ago. There's a chance that Camargo is ready to roster to the Phillies roster in a few days. He hasn't done a ton at the plate this season, but is a solid option off the bench. He'll likely take away playing time from Alec Bohm when he returns.
The Philadelphia Phillies signed infielder Johan Camargo to a one-year, $1.4 million deal on Wednesday night before MLB entered a lockout on Thursday. The deal includes $100,000 in incentives. Camargo became a free agent when the Atlanta Braves didn't tender him a contract for 2022. Right-hander Adonis Medina was designated for assignment to clear a 40-man roster space for Camargo. The 27-year-old switch-hitter will be a solid bench option for the Phillies after he hit .326/.401/.557 in 104 games at Triple-A in 2021. In just 15 games for Atlanta last season, Camargo didn't have a single hit while walking twice and striking out six times in 18 plate appearances. In five big-leagues seasons for the Braves, Camargo has a .257/.315/.423 slash line with 34 home runs, 144 RBI and 141 runs scored in 364 games.
Braves Non-Tender Johan Camargo, Richard Rodriguez
The Atlanta Braves have opted not to tender contracts to three players, including relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez and utilityman Johan Camargo. Jasseel De La Cruz will also be looking to link up with a new team. Rodriguez is the most notable name of the bunch, as he pitched to a 2.94 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 14 saves for the Pirates and Braves in 2021. Acquired via trade on June 30, he was expected to fortify the Atlanta pen, but he was left off the postseason roster, and now is back on the open market. Camargo has been with Atlanta for five seasons, posting a career .738 OPS with 34 home runs while playing all over the diamond.
Atlanta Braves infielder Ehire Adrianza will go on the postseason paternity list on Tuesday and will miss Game 6 of the World Series to be with his wife as she prepares to give birth. Johan Camargo will replace Adrianza on the team's World Series roster. Adrianza is allowed to be away from the team for a minimum of one day and a maximum of three days. There's a possibility that Adrianza could return to the Braves if the series goes to a Game 7, which would be on Wednesday. The utility infielder has just two at-bats and no hits in the World Series against Houston, and he's hitting .091 (1-for-11) with a double and three strikeouts in this year's postseason as a bench option for Atlanta.
The Atlanta Braves optioned infielder Johan Camargo to Triple-A prior to Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. The team called up pitcher Tucker Davidson, who will be starting Thursday's game, in a corresponding move. Camargo has been back and forth between Triple-A and the Majors this year. He's appeared in 14 games for the Braves this season and has gone 0-for-15 at the plate.
Atlanta Braves infielder/outfielder Johan Camargo has been recalled by the organization on Monday. This is likely a result of outfielder Ender Inciarte heading to the paternity leave list. Camargo is hitless this season through 13 at-bats coming into Monday's contest. The once promising prospect has not shown many signs of life during his time in the big leagues. Possibly, Camargo needs a change of scenery in order to spark his career. Nonetheless, he won't offer enough upside to warrant rostering in just about any fantasy format. He should only be on the Braves roster for a few days until Inciarte returns.
The Atlanta Braves and infielder Johan Camargo agreed to a $1.36 million deal for the 2021 season on Wednesday to avoid salary arbitration. Camargo will turn 27 on Dec. 13 and helped the team win the first of their three straight division titles, serving as the starting third baseman for the majority of the 2018 season. He's hit just .222 with a .645 OPS while serving as mostly a backup the last two seasons, though, giving him very little fantasy appeal. Austin Riley has shown signs of being the third baseman of the future, so Camargo will continue to serve in a utility role in both the infield and outfield for Atlanta. The Braves also signed left-handed reliever Grant Dayton to a one-year deal worth $900,000.