LaMonte Wade Called up-La Tortuga to the IL

[goulik]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/minnesota-twins

 

LaMonte Wade is reportedly being called up without yet identifying the corresponding 25 man roster move

[RedBull34]

Eddie must be hitting the 10 day IL.

 

The injury bug is starting to bite...

[Mr. Brooks]

I would assume Rosie to the IL.

I know they tried to downplay it last night, but I can't see an ankle sprain not requiring an IL trip.

[stringer bell]

Corresponding move? It appears Eddie is truly day-to-day and Kepler played defense in last night's game. I suppose they could send down Littell, but the team has 4-5th starters Pérez and Pineda scheduled and Berríos coming off a blister situation. 

 

Regardless, congrats to Wade. He can get a chance to open some eyes as Arraez has done.

[Puckett34]

Congrats to Wade on the call up.

 

If, IF Rosario is truly day to day and not requiring a IL trip, I could see them sending down Astudillo or Arraez instead of a pitcher like Littell. One of them, or Cave would probably go back down when Buxton returns anyway.

[Blake]

I wonder if Cave needs to be worried? He's not been producing.

[Nine of twelve]

We need a true outfielder. Even if Rosario and Kepler both avoid the IL they are banged up enough that they can't be relied on for full time duty. I also wonder if they will be forced to bring Buxton back a bit earlier than they had originally planned.

[Nine of twelve]

 

I wonder if Cave needs to be worried? He's not been producing.

He should have no worries for the next week or so. We need him right now whether he's hitting well or not.

[USAFChief]

 

We need a true outfielder. Even if Rosario and Kepler both avoid the IL they are banged up enough that they can't be relied on for full time duty. I also wonder if they will be forced to bring Buxton back a bit earlier than they had originally planned.

I would think if they were going to do that, he'd be the plan now instead of Wade.

[jorgenswest]

Their depth in position players has been helpful but they are just about tapped now on the 40. It might get be wise to get Gordon some games in the outfield in AAA.

[Nine of twelve]

 

I would think if they were going to do that, he'd be the plan now instead of Wade.

That depends on when they were previously planning on bringing Buxton back, which they have been tight-lipped about. If the plan was to bring him back two days from now I agree with you. If the plan was for one week from now they may shorten it to 5 days.

[MMMordabito]

 

Congrats to Wade on the call up.

 

If, IF Rosario is truly day to day and not requiring a IL trip, I could see them sending down Astudillo or Arraez instead of a pitcher like Littell. One of them, or Cave would probably go back down when Buxton returns anyway.

 

At this time, I'm cool with Arraez being shuttled a bit, but come playoff time, he needs to be on the team. I think his presence on the team gives them the best chance to win.  His hit tool and zone control have been amazing so far.  

[ashbury]

Wade's been on our radar for a long time. I hope he grabs this opportunity.

[goulik]

Wade's been on our radar for a long time. I hope he grabs this opportunity.

Exactly this. I have been a fan from afar since reading about him when we drafted him. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your point of view) this may raise his trade bait value

[drivlikejehu]

Wade is most likely a 4th outfielder going forward. Will be interesting to see how he looks defensively.

[Shaitan]

 

At this time, I'm cool with Arraez being shuttled a bit, but come playoff time, he needs to be on the team. I think his presence on the team gives them the best chance to win.  His hit tool and zone control have been amazing so far.  

It's way too earlier for this conversation, but if it were today he'd be on the roster. Most teams drop a couple bullpen arms with the smaller rotation.

[Musk21]

Guess we found our corresponding move:

 

Twins placed C/INF/OF Willians Astudillo on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

[terrydactyls]

Guess we found our corresponding move:

 

Twins placed C/INF/OF Willians Astudillo on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

Did he hurt himself leaping into the wall Tuesday?

[twins1095]

Wade is going to impress and I'm extremely excited he's getting an opportunity.  

 

His plate approach skills will play in the majors.  He's Robbie Grossman with a slightly better hit tool, foot speed, and defense.  Pretty much the perfect 4th OF and can fill in for stretches as a starter at any of the 3 OF positions.   

 

He's going to get on base A LOT.  Probably my favorite minor league player for his OBP skills in the same way that people love Astudillo for his hit skill.  

[MMMordabito]

 

Guess we found our corresponding move:

 

Twins placed C/INF/OF Willians Astudillo on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

 

Shell-shocked ... Time for some pizza and zen meditation with Master Splinter

 

I do hope this means Max, Eddie and Byron will be roaming together soon

[lukeduke1980]

 

Did he hurt himself leaping into the wall Tuesday?

It was probably that no look throw where he gunned down the guy at first last night.  

[Riverbrian]

I’ll say the same thing I always say.

 

Play him! Let’s see what he can do.

 

Welcome to the Bigs Wade.

[Mike Sixel]

Good luck and congratulations!

[TNTwinsFan]

La Tortuga to the IL

[Seth Stohs]

Kepler is in CF today. Arraez is in LF... 

Wade is on the bench, probably because he was likely on that 5:30 a.m. flight from Rochester to Minneapolis and won't get there much before game time. 

[Seth Stohs]

 

Wade is going to impress and I'm extremely excited he's getting an opportunity.  

 

His plate approach skills will play in the majors.  He's Robbie Grossman with a slightly better hit tool, foot speed, and defense.  Pretty much the perfect 4th OF and can fill in for stretches as a starter at any of the 3 OF positions.   

 

He's going to get on base A LOT.  Probably my favorite minor league player for his OBP skills in the same way that people love Astudillo for his hit skill.  

 

I think he can impress over time. His time here will likely be fairly short as hopefully Buxton, Kepler and Rosario are back at full strength soon. Hopefully just getting his feet wet will be a positive in his career. 

 

And you're right... he is the anti-Tortuga (which is why I'm so high on him)... Wade takes really great at bats and is willing to walk. He also plays defense. 

[rdehring]

 

Kepler is in CF today. Arraez is in LF... 

Wade is on the bench, probably because he was likely on that 5:30 a.m. flight from Rochester to Minneapolis and won't get there much before game time. 

With a little luck today, Seth, the game won't be played as it should be raining most of the day.

 

Would be great to have the day off for Kepler to heal a bit so he is closer to 100%.

 

Didn't Garver play some outfield when he was in the minors?  Maybe even a few games for the Twins last year?  Maybe get him in left field when not catching?

[KFEY93]

 

With a little luck today, Seth, the game won't be played as it should be raining most of the day.

 

Would be great to have the day off for Kepler to heal a bit so he is closer to 100%.

 

Didn't Garver play some outfield when he was in the minors?  Maybe even a few games for the Twins last year?  Maybe get him in left field when not catching?

According to NOAA...the only place you all should be going for weather. The chance of rain drops to 50% by 3pm and 40% to 30% by 4:30. Last game of the season series, they should delay it until 3pm then play it by ear. Worst case have another 7pm start. Its NOT going to be raining all afternoon. 

[twins1095]

 

I think he can impress over time. His time here will likely be fairly short as hopefully Buxton, Kepler and Rosario are back at full strength soon. Hopefully just getting his feet wet will be a positive in his career. 

 

And you're right... he is the anti-Tortuga (which is why I'm so high on him)... Wade takes really great at bats and is willing to walk. He also plays defense. 

 

Agree Seth!   Just think his floor is really high in terms of being a productive player with the quality of ABs he takes!  I've always thought he's the kind of guy that could impress over time, but understand that this is likely a short stint.  

 

The question will be how well the hit tool plays at the major league level.  To me, even as a 4th OF I'd much rather have Wade than say Cave because of the quality AB factor.   Either way, I'm with you on being high on Wade.  

 

I'm cultish about Wade the same way others are about Tortuga (and you are right with the anti Tortuga comment).  

 

Hoping we get a chance to see a couple games understanding that whatever happens in that small sample doesn't mean much.  I do hope, however, that Wade can jump himself up the charts similar to how Arraez has done so in terms of how much the Twins trust him whenever the next round of injury bugs hit again.

[rdehring]

 

According to NOAA...the only place you all should be going for weather. The chance of rain drops to 50% by 3pm and 40% to 30% by 4:30. Last game of the season series, they should delay it until 3pm then play it by ear. Worst case have another 7pm start. Its NOT going to be raining all afternoon. 

Yes, KFEY93, do agree that NOAA is the best source.  Have a nephew who has been with NOAA for the past 20-25 years.

 

When I suggested a late start to my wife, she said the worst of it was headed our way around dinner time.  That was probably from KARE 11.