Detroit Tigers infielder Alexi Amarista was released, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive. Amarista was fighting for a roster spot for the Tigers, but he only hit .238 in 41 plate appearances this Spring. Woodbery says that the team may be looking at a four-man bench and that it appears to be set. John Hicks, Victor Reyes, Niko Goodrum, and JaCoby Jones should all make the team, per Woodbery.

This article references Alexi Amarista and more! The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent infielder Alexi Amarista to a minor league deal Tuesday, according to a source. The Little Ninja is mainly useful for his positional versatility, and he figures to perform as a super-utility player for the rebuilding Tigers. Amarista hit just .238 with the Rockies in 2017 in 96 games, and he doesn't have much power to speak of at all. Because his playing time is likely to be sporadic on a weak team, Amarista won't be much more than a depth player in deep AL-o[...]Keep on reading: Tigers Sign Alexi Amarista

The Colorado Rockies declined a $2.5 million club option for 2018 on infielder Alexi Amarista, instead giving him a $150,000 buyout. Amarista is a light-hitting utility infielder that batted just .238 with three homers and 19 RBI in 168 at-bats for Colorado in 2017. He'll likely only receive minor l[...]

After placing outfielder Carlos Gonzalez (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list prior to Monday's game, the Colorado Rockies will give infielder/outfielder Alexi Amarista a shot in right field. The utilityman is known more for his defense but has hit well this year. He is sporting a .295 batting ave[...]

Rockies shortstop Alexi Amarista went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and two RBI on Saturday against the Reds. This solid game followed up his three-hit game on Friday night that included his hitting a homer and plating four runs. The utility man has largely been deployed as a pinch-hitter -[...]

The Padres have placed Yangervis Solarte on the family medical emergency leave list, so he will be gone for the next 3-to-7 days to handle a private matter. The team has recalled Alexi Amarista from Triple-A El Paso to take his spot on the roster. Solarte has done well for the Padres this season, sl[...]

Regular Padres shortstop Alexei Ramirez will receive the day off today after appearing in the team’s last 33 games. Another Alexi, Alexi Amarista, will enter the lineup and take over at shortstop while battign eighth. Typical leadoff hitter John Jay will also receive the day off, while Travis Jank[...]

Alexi Amarista produced two hits, two RBI and a stolen base on Tuesday night in a start at second base. Amarista is hitting .294 in June, but is slashing just .239/.307/.269 on the season. Even with all the injuries the Padres have had at the 2B/3B spots, he is stuck in a utility role. He has some s[...]

Alexi Amarista has been eased into action since returning from the disabled list, but has now started back-to-back games at second base. [...]

Alexi Amarista was off to a hot start, hitting .333 with two stolen bases in eight games before hitting the disabled list. He could see immediate action at second base since Jose Pirela is performing poorly (.171). Amarista has a career average of .229 in five seasons of MLB action, so don't get too[...]