4070 Unanimous MVP Unending Rehabilitation Recruits Mid- to Mid-Length Outfielder for Broken Atlanta Roster
Dec 16, 2024
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Delacruz appeared in 149 games with the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates this year, marking a batting average of 0.233 (136 for 584), 21 homers, 68 RBIs, 61 runs and an OPS of 0.654, before being released as a nontender after the season.
Why did Atlanta bring him with a career batting average of 0.253, 58 homers, 208 RBIs and an OPS of 0.704 after making his major league debut in Miami in 2021.
MLBTR said the Braves announced a contract with Delacruz, which is not a guaranteed one-year contract, and that it is not a minor league contract because it is a unique split contract. Delacruz received a gift in advance ahead of her birthday tomorrow.
MLB.com is also 'Delacruz is a one-year contract, but the amount is not guaranteed. While no details have been given, he is expected to be given the opportunity to fill Ronald Acuña Jr., who will be out for at least the first two months of next season'
In other words, he was temporarily guaranteed a seat until Acuña Jr. came. If you fail to secure a major league roster in spring training, you will of course have a minor league season.
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But I don't think Atlanta brought him with high expectations. Since being traded to Pittsburgh, he has been sluggish with a batting average of 0.200 and an OPS of 0.514 in 44 games. This is why Pittsburgh notified him that it would not renew the contract.
If the season opens now, Atlanta will set up an outfield with Michael Harris II, Kelnick and Delacruz. It feels sloppy after Acuña Jr. is out. Harris II was injured twice this season, but he did his part by batting .264, 16 home runs, 48 RBIs, 58 runs, and 0.722, but the other two did not meet the expectations of his entry into the professional league.
In the case of Kelnick, Atlanta was brought in as a trade from the Seattle Mariners in December last year, but he was sluggish with a batting average of 0.231 (95 hits in 412), 15 homers and an OPS of 0.679. It is said that left-handed batter Kelnick's bat was jagged, bringing in right-handed batter Delacruz.
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In conclusion, it is not easy for Atlanta to fill up its power over offense and defense as Acuña Jr. is out. Even so, he can't bring in a big FA. Acuña Jr. was unanimously named NL MVP last year, achieving the first 40 home runs and 70 steals in the major leagues. However, in the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 27, he got on base with a right-center double in the first inning and was caught by the opponent's check while trying to steal third base, so he ended the season and underwent surgery. Earlier in July 2021, he injured his right ligament while playing defense, underwent surgery, and was unable to play for a month after the opening of the following season.
Acuña Jr. played in 49 games before his injury this year and was sluggish with a .250 batting average, four homers, 15 RBIs and 16 steals, and an OPS of .716.
jhno@sportschosun.com
