The Orioles released third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez yesterday, as first indicated on the transaction log at MiLB.com. He would have been a minor league free agent this offseason anyhow and will now get an early jump on trying to secure a new landing spot for the 2023 season, likely on a minor league contract.
With the Orioles on an 18-game game losing streak, the longest in Major League Baseball in 16 years, and just three short of tying their 21-game skid to begin the 1988 season, personnel changes are coming to the team’s infield.
An off-day for the Orioles didn't deter them from making a roster move. The club announced today that it optioned infielder Kelvin Gutierrez to Triple-A Norfolk.
The latest roster move made by the Orioles this afternoon occurred after they decided that Maikel Franco's day-to-day status was leaving them vulnerable.
Maikel Franco is heading to the 10-day injured list with a sprained right ankle, manager Brandon Hyde said on Wednesday. The third baseman injured his ankle trying to catch a pop fly in foul territory for the final out of the Orioles’ 5-2 win over Houston at Minute Maid Park on June 30.
Trade season, baby! It’s July, which means it’s trade season, and the Kansas City Royals have already made two moves to stoke the hot stove. Over the last 24 hours, the Royals have traded both Alcides Escobar to the Washington Nationals and Kelvin Gutierrez to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations.
The Royals had designated Gutierrez for assignment. He’ll now join the Orioles, who have optioned him to Triple-A.
Third base tree hasn’t sprouted many prospects The Royals announced the promotion of Emmanuel Rivera to the big league club while designating Kelvin Gutierrez for assignment.
So many hits, so little with RISP Another frustrating game from all three areas of the game as the Royals fall to the Tigers. Brad Keller started the game planting a fastball in the middle of Tigers’ leadoff hitter, Robbie Grossman’s back.
He’s strong but hits way too many grounders Kelvin Gutierrez is a big dude. Listed at 6’2” and 220 lbs, Gutierrez has the kind of muscular fluidity that only professional athletes of his size have, and possesses those traits on the field and at the plate.
The Kansas City Royals have been busy on Saturday. They announced a number of roster moves. For one, Kelvin Gutierrez has been reinstated to the active roster from the injured list.
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