Rockies To Acquire Kevin Pillar

The Rockies will obtain outfielder Kevin Pillar and funds from the Crimson Sox for for a player to be named later and 2019-20 intercontinental slot revenue, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com stories.

This time has been a big letdown for the Pink Sox, but Pillar proved to be a good expense through his thirty day period-as well as in their uniform. Following signing a one-yr, $4.25MM agreement in the offseason, the previous Blue Jay and Big slashed a respectable .274/.325/.470 with four property operates around 126 plate appearances. Pillar also lined up at all 3 outfield positions as a member of the Red Sox, nevertheless he principally performed right industry.

In Colorado, which will enter Monday 17-17 and as a astonishing playoff contender, Pillar will hand the club one more proven outfielder to join a team highlighted by Charlie Blackmon, Raimel Tapia and David Dahl.

Blackmon has been excellent this 12 months, Tapia has offered solid output in his individual appropriate, and Sam Hilliard has specified the club satisfactory numbers. Nonetheless, the oft-injured Dahl – who has been on the IL for about two weeks – has stumbled, as have the relaxation of the Rockies’ outfield possibilities. Beyond this calendar year, nevertheless, it remains to be viewed no matter if Pillar will continue to be in Colorado, as he’s slated to reach cost-free company once again about the winter season.

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