Winker has had a rough start to the season and really isn’t improving much as it goes on. -0.4 bWAR, .630 OPS
Suarez has been better than he was last year. 0.6 bWAR, .750 OPS. Still striking out a ton.
Fraley has been horrible and now injured
Dunn has been injured, apparently might be back in July? I’m interested to see what he has if/when he’s healthy
Williamson has been a disappointment so far, starting to show some flashes. Very good his last outing.
Connor Phillips has been absolutely phenomenal in Dayton. Throwing 96-97 mph fastballs with looney tunes breaking stuff. Minor leaguers haven’t had a chance against him so far. In his last 22 innings pitched he has 40 strikeouts, very few walks, and a sparkling ERA. Last night he had 13 K and 0 BB. I am not exaggerating when I say he looks like a young Josh Beckett out there. Throws the FB and breaking stuff from an identical arm slot. High A hitters do not have a chance against him right now. Might have something here.
I checked out the Mariners subforum on Reddit this morning and the fans are furious. A lot of people complaining about Dipoto: “classic Trader Dipoto, buy high on trade market and ignore the free agent market.” They seem just upset as us Reds fans with that trade.
With that said, Kelenic was sent down to AAA after a horrendous start to the season and Dipoto was just quoted last night saying he’s going to be in the minors for awhile, this isn’t going to be a quick trip to the minors. If I’m Krall I’m calling them up right now and offering Mahle for Kelenic and a top 30 pitching prospect.