What happened Jonathan Lucroy?

The Braves announced that catcher Jonathan Lucroy has been designated for assignment. Lucroy signed a minor league deal with Atlanta in May, and appeared in two games for the Braves after his contract was selected 10 days ago. …

Is Jonathan Lucroy still playing major league baseball?

Jonathan Charles Lucroy (born June 13, 1986) is an American professional baseball catcher who is currently a free agent. The Brewers selected Lucroy in the third round of the 2007 MLB draft and he made his MLB debut with them in 2010. In 2014, Lucroy was an MLB All-Star, and won the Fielding Bible Award.

How much does Jonathan Lucroy make?

4.25 million USD (2016)
Jonathan Lucroy/Salary

What team did Jonathan Lucroy play for?

MLBPAA Brewers Heart and Hustle Award

Year Team League
2014 Milwaukee Brewers NL
2015 Milwaukee Brewers NL
2016 Milwaukee Brewers NL

How old is Jonathan Lucroy?

35 years (June 13, 1986)
Jonathan Lucroy/Age

Where did Jonathan Lucroy go to high school?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Jonathan Lucroy/Education

What does it mean to designate a player for assignment?

When a player’s contract is designated for assignment — often abbreviated “DFA” — that player is immediately removed from his club’s 40-man roster. Players with more than three years of Major League service time or who have been previously outrighted may reject the outright assignment in favor of free agency.

Is Jonathan Lucroy injured?

One game into his return from a concussion and a broken nose, injuries suffered in a violent home-plate collision in Houston on July 7, Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy absorbed another unexpected blow Friday. Lucroy will be a free agent and did not appear to be in the team’s plans for 2020.

What does it mean to outright a player in baseball?

Definition. A club attempting to remove a player from the 40-man roster and send him to the Minor Leagues must first place that player on outright waivers, allowing the 29 other Major League clubs the opportunity to claim him.

Why is it called designated for assignment?

DFA means the player gets to waivers, wherein both Cleveland and Baltimore have the option to add that player to their own roster within the waiver timeline. Essentially, “designated for assignment” gives a team a lot of options after removing a player from their 40-man roster.

Who does Wilson Ramos play for?

Cleveland Indians#40 / Catcher
Wilson Ramos/Current teams

What position does William Contreras play?

Catcher
William Contreras/Position

William Jesus Contreras (born December 24, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).