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Tapia

The well-traveled 29-year-old outfielder will be on the move again after finishing the 2023 campaign with the Rays. Overall, he hit .236/.317/.338 with three homers, 13 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 169 plate appearances between the Red Sox, Brewers and Rays. If he is able to land a semi-regular role in a major league outfield for the 2024 season, he’ll maintain some fantasy value in deeper formats thanks to his ability to swipe bases.

It’s unsurprising to see Tapia jettisoned from Tampa Bay’s 40-man roster at the outset of the offseason after getting a late-season promotion to replace an injured Brandon Lowe. The 29-year-old former top prospect got into 44 big league contests this past season between the Red Sox, Brewers and Rays. He’ll likely have to settle this offseason for a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Tapia receives the call to replace an injured Brandon Lowe (knee) on Tampa Bay’s active roster ahead of Saturday’s contest against the Blue Jays, his former team. The 29-year-old outfielder signed a minor league pact with the Rays back in early August after batting .230/.308/.338 with three homers and eight steals in 158 plate appearances this season between the Brewers and Red Sox.

Tapia elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Brewers last month. The 29-year-old has hit just .230/.308/.338 over 158 plate appearances in the majors this year, but makes for useful veteran depth.

Tapia will test the free agent waters after declining an outright minor league assignment. The 29-year-old outfielder was removed from Milwaukee’s 40-man roster over the weekend to make room for top prospect Sal Frelick and went unclaimed on waivers.

It’s a little surprising to see Tapia get cut for Sal Frelick, if only because he was starting more than some of the alternatives. Still, he hit just .173/.267/.288 in his 20 games with the Brewers.

Tapia fifth-inning tater off righty Zac Gallen accounted for Milwaukee’s only offensive output in a low-scoring series finale. It was his first round-tripper in a Brewers uniform.

Tapia will be in line for some outfield starts against righties, but he’ll probably be utilized more as a pinch-hitter, particularly with Jesse Winker due back in the coming days. The 29-year-old corner outfielder hit .264/.333/.368 in 97 plate appearances for the Red Sox before being let go last week.

There’s a roster move coming for the Brewers ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Twins as Tapia will join Milwaukee’s active roster. The 29-year-old corner outfielder, who was released by the Red Sox over the weekend, makes sense for the Brewers in a reserve role after losing both Garrett Mitchell (shoulder) and Tyrone Taylor (elbow) to injuries this season.

The 29-year-old outfielder was designated for assignment earlier in the week. He passed through waivers unclaimed, but refused his outright assignment to Triple-A Worcester, making him a free agent. Tapia slashed .264/.333/.368 with one homer and six swipes in 97 plate appearances with the Red Sox. It shouldn’t take him long to land on his feet elsewhere, a team like the Tigers and their plethora of injuries in the outfield could be one potential destination.