Left Handed Reliever Sergio Escalona was optioned to the minors today after struggling this Spring. With JC Romero almost a certainty to begin the season on the DL, the remaining competition for his roster spot as a late inning lefty out of the ‘pen is between Antonio Bastardo and Mike Zagurski. Although Bastardo has more “upside” then Zagurski, Zagurski has been far more effective thus far in Spring Training. Last years minor leaguers remaining in Major League camp include: Pitchers: Kendrick, Herndon(Rule 5), Bastardo, Zagurski, and Wasserman.
Infielders: Bocock, Chavez, Ransom, Valdez, Tracy. Catcher: Sardinha Outfield: Mayberry and Wise.