Omar Infante
2B FA
Mon 4/3/17 4:25 PM1 Comment

Infante will report to Triple-A Toledo after not making Detroit's Opening Day roster, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After he was assigned to minor league camp late in spring training, Infante was expected to explore other big league opportunities. However, it appears that no opportunities came to fruition, which likely played a role in convincing the veteran infielder to give it another go in the Tigers' minor league organization. Infante should provide Detroit with a solid source of experienced organizational infield depth.

Omar Infante
2B FA
Sat 4/1/17 11:11 AM

Infante will likely opt out of his minor league deal Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran infielder rejoined the Tigers as a non-roster invitee this offseason and showed that he still had some life in his bat, slashing .349/.364/.535 over 43 at-bats. However, the Tigers have one of the most durable second basemen in baseball in Ian Kinsler and younger players like Dixon Machado likely offer a bit more upside as a bench option. Woodbery adds that Infante will likely re-sign with the Tigers on another minor league pact if there are no other suitors once he opts out.

Omar Infante
2B FA
Wed 3/22/17 9:38 AM

Infante (back) has been deemed good to go for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Infante isn't included in the lineup Wednesday, but should be available off the bench as a pinch-hitter or defensive replacement. The veteran second baseman has enjoyed a fairly productive spring, but he's not expected to crack the Tigers' Opening Day roster.

Omar Infante
2B FA
Mon 3/20/17 11:44 AM

Infante was scratched from Monday's lineup with back stiffness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Infante felt something stiffen in his back while taking BP before the game, so the Tigers have swapped him out of the lineup. It's unclear how long this will keep him sidelined, so consider him day-to-day until the Tigers note otherwise.

Omar Infante
2B FA
Sun 3/12/17 3:10 PM

Infante likely won't make the big league roster despite posting strong numbers this spring, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran infielder is slashing .353/.389/.471 this spring, but with Andrew Romine and Dixon Machado in tow, Infante seems to be the odd man out when it comes to reserve infield spots. However, this strong spring showing could act as a springboard to a major league job with another club, although he'll likely have to settle for an organizational depth role until that opportunity comes along.

Omar Infante
2B FA
Fri 12/9/16 4:27 PM

Infante has signed a minor league contract with the Tigers that includes an invite to spring training.
EDGE Analysis
He will return to the organization with whom he's spent the majority of his 15-year major league career; the one that signed him as an amateur free agent in 1999. Infante began 2016 in a starting role with Kansas City, but hit just .239/.279/.321 and was eventually released. The soon-to-be 35-year-old is organizational filler at this point.

Omar Infante
2B FA
Tue 8/16/16 3:26 PM

Infante was released by the Braves on Monday, Kevin McAlpin of the Braves Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
After a disappointing start to the 2016 campaign with the Royals where he hit just .239/.279/.321, Infante joined the Braves via a minor league deal. Unfortunately, the 34-year-old's numbers continued to fall, as he hit a mere .209/.226/.300 with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Omar Infante
2B FA
Thu 6/30/16 2:44 PM

Infante agreed to a minor league contract with the Braves on Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Infante was cut loose by the Royals last week after clearing through waivers unclaimed, and he'll now get the chance to continue his career in Atlanta. The 34-year-old was hitting just .239 this season after slashing a disappointing .220/.234/.318 in 2015, so it remains to be seen how much he has left in the tank but he could get an opportunity to provide middle infield depth in the majors at some point.

Omar Infante
2B FA
Thu 6/23/16 3:19 PM

Infante cleared waivers Thursday and is now an unrestricted free agent, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Given his .239/.279/.321 slash line through 39 games and remaining contract, it doesn't come as much of a surprise that Infante was able to pass through waivers unclaimed. Following two and a half mediocre seasons in Kansas City, he'll now be free to sign with any team and it's possible he'll attract some interest as a middle infield depth option.

Omar Infante
2B FA
Tue 6/21/16 1:37 PM

The Royals requested release waivers on Infante, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Designated for assignment last week, Infante will now become a free agent if he isn't claimed by Thursday. Given his sizable contract in combination with his lack of production the past three years, he figures to pass through unclaimed.