The Tampa Bay Rays DFA Russ Canzler
The Rays have designated 25-year old righty swinging infielder Russ Canzler for assignment. Canzler played in 3 games for the Rays last year in his first taste of the majors and he is 1 for 3 (.333 avg, .733 OPS) with 1 RBI. He also played in 131 games in AAA-ball last year and he was 149 of 474 (.314 avg, .930 OPS) with 78 runs scored, 18 homers, 83 RBIs and 5 stolen bases. Canzler’s roster spot was needed for Jeff Keppinger and that is why he was DFA’d.
UPDATE: (1/31/2012) - The Rays have dealt Russ Canzler to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.