Alexi Amarista
SS FA
Mon 3/26/18 2:48 PM

Amarista signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Monday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.
EDGE Analysis
Amarista spent the spring in camp with the Tigers but failed to earn a spot on the team. The 28-year-old has a good deal of positional flexibility, having played everywhere except catcher and first base in his seven-year major-league career, though according to UZR he only grades out positively at third base and left field. Combined with a career .231/.275/.323 slash line, that makes Amarista little more than minor-league depth. He could earn a brief call-up at some point again this season but is unlikely to be much of a fantasy asset even if he ends up with unexpected playing time.

Alexi Amarista
SS FA
Sat 3/24/18 10:17 AM

Amarista was granted his release by the Tigers on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group reports.
EDGE Analysis
Amarista was invited to camp on a minor-league deal but failed to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster. He will now look to latch on with another organization after playing in 96 games for the Rockies last season. During those contest, he slashed .238/.269/.351 with three home runs and 19 RBI. Even if he's able to find a home in the near future, it's unlikely that he will be relevant for fantasy purposes.

Alexi Amarista
SS FA
Tue 1/23/18 12:31 PM

Amarista signed a minor-league deal with the Tigers on Tuesday which includes an invitation to spring training, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old utility man hit .238/.269/.351 in 176 plate appearances for the Rockies last season, not far off his career line of .231/.275/.323. He has now been a below-replacement-level player according to fWAR for five of his seven career seasons, but by joining one of the weakest teams in the league, he has a chance to earn some major-league playing time. He received starts at six different positions for Colorado last year and that versatility could grant him a spot on the end of the Tigers' bench.

Alexi Amarista
SS FA
Sun 11/5/17 9:02 PM

Amarista had his $2.5M 2018 option declined by the Rockies, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Rockies declined Amarista's 2018 club option, meaning he'll receive a $150,000 buyout and will become a free agent. The 28-year-old had a disappointing .238 batting average, to go with three home runs and 19 RBI in 96 games last season.

Alexi Amarista
SS FA
Tue 10/3/17 9:42 AM

Amarista concluded the regular season with a .238/.269/.351 slash line.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old never carved out a huge role for the Rockies, as he remained a mere bench piece even when injuries struck Colorado's regulars. His positional versatility is a boon to his real-life value, but his fantasy value is severely capped while he's limited to infrequent pinch hit appearances. He also wasn't afforded many chances to run in 2017, as he attempted just one stolen base all year. Amarista's contract has a club option for 2018, so his value could rebound if a change of scenery takes place.

Alexi Amarista
SS FA
Wed 8/9/17 9:12 PM

Amarista went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Wednesday's win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Amarista's positional flexibility has provided him an opportunity to carve out a utility role, but he's still not receiving consistent starts. Additionally, his .248/.275/.380 slash line isn't moving the fantasy needle in most settings. Amarista is definitely worth considering as a low-priced flier in daily contests when he's in the starting lineup for home games, though.

Alexi Amarista
SS FA
Sat 7/29/17 1:44 PM

Amarista has a .145/.190/.200 slash line in 59 plate appearances since the start of June.
EDGE Analysis
Amarista was slashing .338/.348/.480 through the first two months of the season, but has since fallen off considerably. The regression isn't altogether surprising given the 28-year-old's sub-par career numbers at the plate. Versatility remains Amarista's greatest asset by far, as he has seen time at every position besides first base, pitcher, and catcher this season.

Alexi Amarista
SS FA
Thu 7/6/17 1:35 PM

Amarista is not in the lineup Thursday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Amarista has filled in as the primary second baseman the past two days while Dj LeMahieu was sidelined with a groin injury, although "The Little Ninja" failed to capitalize on his expanded opportunities. The utility man has just one hit in his last 22 at-bats (.045 batting average) and struck out six times in that span. Despite his recent struggles, he still possesses a .659 OPS on the season, which is one of the best marks of his career in that category. With LeMahieu back in action and the rest of the Rockies' infield in good health, Amarista will settle back into a super utility role off the bench for the foreseeable future.

Alexi Amarista
SS FA
Thu 6/8/17 4:01 PM

Amarista (personal) was activated off the paternity list Thursday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Little Ninja ended up missing two days of action while attending to the birth of his daughter. Now that he's back on the roster, Amarista will resume his normal role as a super-utility player off the Rockies' bench. Jordan Patterson was sent back to Triple-A to make room for him on the active roster.

Alexi Amarista
SS FA
Tue 6/6/17 4:41 PM

Amarista was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Amarista is away from the team to attend to the birth of his baby girl, so he'll be away from the team for 1-to-3 days. Raimel Tapia was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque to fill the vacant roster spot.