The Cleveland Guardians and free-agent outfielder Roman Quinn are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract, per a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Wednesday morning. Quinn, who spent last season with the Phillies and Rays, gets an invite to spring training. The 29-year-old hit .215 with a .287 on-base percentage and four stolen bases in 87 plate appearances last season. He'll give the American League Central club some additional outfield depth heading into the season. As of now, Cleveland's outfield options on the 40-man roster include Will Benson, Steven Kwan, Myles Straw, Will Brennan, Oscar Gonzalez, Richie Palacios and George Valera.
The Tampa Bay Rays signed veteran outfielder Roman Quinn on Thursday. The 29-year-old was released by the Kansas City Royals just a day earlier. The Rays will be Quinn's third team this season as he began the year with the Philadelphia Phillies. He will be one of the team's replacements to outfielder Harold Ramirez (thumb), who fractured his thumb right before the All-Star break. Quinn has slashed just .162/.225/.189 at the plate this year, but he's stolen 43 bases across 201 MLB games dating back to 2016.
The Kansas City Royals released three players from its Triple-A Omaha roster on Wednesday -- outfielder Roman Quinn and right-handed pitchers Brad Peacock and Brandon Barker. Quinn began the 2022 season with the Philadelphia Phillies, but he was designated for assignment by the team in early June. After clearing waivers, he elected free agency and signed with the Royals. The 29-year-old hit just .162/.225/.189 over 23 games with the Phillies this year. Peacock, meanwhile, had been down at Triple-A Omaha all year. Over 35 relief appearances, he pitched to a stellar 1.64 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. Given those solid results, it seems likely the 34-year-old will land another minors contract soon.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn (leg) suffered an injury to his left Achilles in Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He fell while rounding third base and had to hop his way to home plate to score. He was then carried off the field by trainers. He is set to undergo tests on Sunday, but the team certainly appears to be expecting the worst. Manager Joe Girardi told reporters, "I don't expect to get any good news from the MRI." It's likely that Quinn will be out for the rest of the 2021 season. Expect to see an increase in playing time for Matt Joyce until Bryce Harper (wrist) returns from the injured list.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn (Achilles) left Saturday's game against the Rays with an apparent injury. Quinn was attempting to score from first on a double by Ronald Torreyes and came up lame as he rounded third base. Quinn was able to hop home to score the run, but he was visibly in pain sitting on home plate and was eventually carried off the field. Quinn wasn't much of a fantasy asset thanks to his .160 batting average, but he provided strong defense and would pinch-run frequently thanks to his 99th percentile sprint speed. Assuming Quinn lands on the injured list, Odubel Herrera would have more job security in center field.
The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Roman Quinn (finger) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Quinn swapped places with Bryce Harper (forearm), who was placed on the injured list with a left forearm contusion. Quinn missed about three weeks due to a lacerated right index finger. The injury-riddled Phillies are desperately in need of outfield help, so Quinn should see a significant amount of playing time in the near future. Over 25 games this year, Quinn has slashed .136/.269/.250 with six runs and four stolen bases.
Roman Quinn Heading To Injured List With Finger Laceration
Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Roman Quinn (hand) returned from a one-day stint on the injured list on Sunday. The reason for the brief stint was unspecified, but it was likely due to side effects from a COVID vaccine shot or contact tracing. Now, he is headed back to the injured list again, according to manager Joe Girardi. Quinn was hit in the right hand by a pitch in the second inning of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He initially stayed in the game, but was lifted an inning later after he was found to be bleeding. He was given nine stitches to seal a cut on his right index finger. Quinn has appeared in 24 games this year and is slashing .136/.269/.250 with two RBI and six runs scored.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn (finger) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Brewers due to injury. While attempting a bunt in the second inning, the 27-year-old suffered a deep cut on his right index finger that required nine stitches to close. Although X-rays showed no additional damage, fantasy managers may be without him for a week or so. Quinn does have four stolen bases so far this season, but that number is overshadowed by a hideous .116 average at the plate throughout 43 at-bats.
Roman Quinn, Adam Haseley Make Opening Day Roster For Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies outfielders Roman Quinn and Adam Haseley earned the last two roster spots for the Phillies, edging out Odubel Herrera and Scott Kingery in the competition for the starting center field job. Manager Joe Girardi, however, did not announce if Quinn or Haseley would start against the Braves on April 1. From a fantasy perspective, Quinn's 100th-percentile sprint-speed makes him an intriguing player for stolen bases. He stole 12 bags in 41 games last season so if he earns the role he has value in categories-based formats. Haseley has prospect pedigree, but produced just a .712 career OPS in 107 games. He'll have to prove he can hit Big League pitching before fantasy managers should take notice.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn is batting .323 across 34 Grapefruit League plate appearances as the battle for the starting center field job heads into the final week. Quinn is competing with Scott Kingery, Adam Haseleyand Odubel Herrera for a starting role on the Opening Day roster. Quinn's spring numbers look better than his competition, but he has also struck out 12 times, which has held him back in the past, including last season when he posted an awful 33.6% strikeout rate in 41 games. If Quinn can hit the ball, he would be a productive player thanks to his 100th-percentile sprint speed that's led to three steals this spring without being caught. Quinn is an intriguing late-round target for steals in deeper category-based fantasy leagues.