The Tampa Bay Rays have designated infielder Osleivis Basabe for assignment, making way for a newly acquired righty from Detroit. Basabe, 24, debuted in the MLB with Tampa Bay in 2023, having a lackluster season with a batting average of .218 over 31 games. Though he performed better in Triple-A with a .296 average, his 2024 season saw significant declines across all offensive categories—battling decreased walk rates and increased strikeouts. His diminishing stats ultimately led him to be removed from the 40-man roster, indicating challenges in his MLB performance.
Basabe, 24, made his big league debut with Tampa Bay in 2023, which now stands as his lone season with MLB work.
The 2024 campaign, however, saw Basabe take a step back in virtually every meaningful category.
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