Pinto was released by the D-backs after spending the season with their Triple-A affiliate in Reno and is now a free agent eligible to sign with any club. He has appeared in the majors with the Rays across the past three seasons and grades well as a pitch framer but has trouble controlling the running game and blocking pitches, according to Statcast. Pinto's major league line sits at .231/.263/.404 with 10 homers and a 36.7% strikeout rate in 237 plate appearances. He has produced stronger power numbers in Triple-A, but strikeouts remain elevated. Injuries and September roster expansion could create opportunities for teams needing catching depth.
Pinto, 28, hasn't played in the majors this season but saw big league time with the Rays in each of the past three seasons. He's drawn solid framing grades in the majors but has struggled to control the running game and has drawn poor marks from Statcast for his ability to block pitches in the dirt. Pinto is a career .231/.263/.404 hitter with 10 homers but a 36.7% strikeout rate in 237 major league plate appearances.
While his big league numbers aren't much to look at, Pinto has been far better in Triple-A. He batted .268/.324/.517 with 11 round-trippers in 225 plate appearances with Reno this season and carries a career .256/.307/.493 slash with 57 homers in 1132 plate appearances at the top minor league level. Strikeouts have been an issue in Triple-A as well, however. He's fanned in 29.9% of his career plate appearances there.
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