Rays Outright Coco Montes Release Jacob Waguespack

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The Rays announced this afternoon that theyve a signed infielder  outright to Triple-A. In addition, right-hander  has been released. Both players had designated for a signment by the club last week.  Montes, 28, appeared in five games for the Rays this year. The infielder went 2-10 with three strikeouts and one RBI during that limited exposure to the majors while playing both second and third base as well as left Josh Rogers Jersey  field. Hed previously slashed a meager .221/.272/.344 for the Rays Triple-A affiliate in Durham this year and last made the big leagues with the Rockies back in 2023. He appeared in 18 games with Colorado where he slashed .184/.244/.316 with two doubles and a home run acro s 41 plate appearances. Between his two stints in the majors, Montes played for Nippon Profe sional Baseballs Yoimiuri Giants. He slashed a somewhat pedestrian .272/.308/.391 for the Giants in 46 Central League games during the 2024 season. Hell now return to Triple-A Durham as non-roster depth for the Rays going forward this year.  As for Waguespack, the 31-year-old was a 37th-round pick by the Pirates all the way back in 2012 who made his big league debut back in 2019 as a member of the Blue Jays. He pitched in parts of two seasons with Toronto and posted a 5.08 ERA in 95 2/3 innings of work split between 13 starts and 14 relief appearances. He struck out just 18.6% of his opponents while walking 8.9%, and after spending the 2021 season with Torontos Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo he moved on to NPBs Orix Buffaloes. Waguespack posted an impre sive 2.97 ERA in 72 2/3 innings of work during his first year of Pacific League play, but his production cratered in 2023.  Hes spent the past two seasons in the Rays organization, primarily at the minor league level, but posted a 5.40 ERA in ten appearances with the big league club this year. Hell now head into free agency in search of another opportunity, though it seems hell be limited to minor league offers unle s he once again ventures outside of affiliated ball to pitch elsewhere. Waguespack had been on the minor league injured list, meaning he could not be outrighted to the minor leagues after being designated for a signment.  Jake Cave Jersey