Alberto Callaspo was a late scratch from the lineup last night shortly before the Braves took the field against the Dodgers. We finally received an explanation after the game:
Fredi says the #Braves are trying to deal Callaspo, but a potential DFA later this week seems to be just as likely
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) May 26, 2015
This is all the information we really had until this morning, when Ken Rosenthal cleared the air a bit…
Sources: #Dodgers talking to #Braves about trade that would send Uribe to ATL for Callaspo. Lesser names also involved.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 26, 2015
Looks like the hold up, however, was that Callaspo has the right to deny any trade until June 15th, as he was just signed this offseason. It appears that due to a logjam in the LA infield, he has done just that:
Sources: Callaspo rejected trade. Had right under CBA to say no to any deal before June 15 as a free agent who signed last off-season.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 26, 2015
It’s very likely that Callaspo will be designated for assignment in order to make room for Chris Johnson, who is expected to return Thursday. Callaspo has really struggled this season and has had to see an expanded role due to injuries to Kelly Johnson, Chris Johnson and Phil Gosselin. It appears Pedro Ciriaco will assume the backup infielder role for Atlanta, but according to Bowman, they may still pursue Uribe:
Though Callaspo is not going to the Dodgers, the #Braves might continue to show interest in Uribe.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) May 26, 2015
We will be sure to keep you updated on any developments regarding this situation.
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