Delino DeShields - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut by Seattle The Mariners released DeShields on May 1.

Impact After failing to win a spot on the Mariners' Opening Day roster while attending spring training as a non-roster invitee, DeShields reported to Triple-A Tacoma and slashed .222/.300/.222 with no extra-base hits and a 3-for-5 success rate on stolen-base attempts over 12 games before receiving his walking papers. The 30-year-old outfielder hasn't surfaced in the majors since the 2021 season, when he appeared in 25 games for Cincinnati.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent DeShields refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville and is now a free agent, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact He logged an .801 OPS in 25 games with the Reds last season and will seek to keep his options open this offseason. There probably won't be a big-league deal waiting for him, but he may find a non-roster invitee deal in a situation he likes.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A DeShields was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact DeShields appeared in 25 games with the Reds in 2021 and slashed .255/.375/.426 with a home run, six RBI, four runs and two stolen bases. However, he'll be cast off the 40-man roster heading into the offseason.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base five times DeShields went 2-for-2 with a run scored and three walks in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact DeShields drew a walk in each of his first three plate appearances before poking two singles, including an eight-inning base hit before he came around to score. The veteran outfielder has gone 5-for-8 (.625) over his last six appearances, bringing his average up to .273 through 33 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after two straight starts DeShields is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Though top center fielder Tyler Naquin (ribs) remains on the bench for the third game in a row, DeShields will drop out of the lineup and give way to Shogo Akiyama. Based on his usage since being added to the active roster Sept. 1, DeShields looks to be the Reds' fourth outfielder ahead of Aristides Aquino and Akiyama, but the 29-year-old hasn't done much with his opportunities thus far. In 10 games with Cincinnati, DeShields has gone 4-for-19 (.211 average) with two doubles, three RBI, zero runs and zero steals.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

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Non-tendered by Cleveland DeShields was non-tendered by the Indians on Wednesday.

Impact The 28-year-old was acquired from the Rangers last offseason but continued to struggle offensively in 2020 with a .628 OPS in 37 games. DeShields still provides strong defense in center field but may need to settle for a minor-league deal.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup DeShields is not in the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.

Impact DeShields startd the last three games but will receive the day off for the regular-season finale. Oscar Mercado will start in center field Sunday, batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Indians centerfielder Delino DeShields takes on all comers, including outfield walls Indians center fielder Delino DeShields says he'll run through (or into) outfield walls for his pitchers.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Sitting out Wednesday DeShields is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact DeShields retreats to the bench after starting in four of the Tribe's past five games. Oscar Mercado will fill in for DeShields in center field and will bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday DeShields isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Tigers.

Impact DeShields went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run Friday, and he'll take a breather Saturday. Oscar Mercado will start in center field in his place.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Thursday's lineup DeShields is not in the lineup Thursday at Detroit.

Impact DeShields started seven of the last eight games and will head to the bench after going 6-for-24 with eight strikeouts. Oscar Mercado receives the start in center field Thursday for Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice DeShields went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact DeShields made things happen with his speed, as he reached base on a bunt single in the third frame and ultimately came around to score. Two innings later, he smacked a one-out double, again crossing the plate one batter later. Through 27 games this season, DeShields has managed a .272/.322/.333 line with seven runs scoured, four RBI and three stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup DeShields is not in Sunday's lineup against the Twins.

Impact He is hitting .222 this month and has gone hitless in his last three games. Oscar Mercado gets the start in center field while batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action DeShields (shoulder) is starting in center field and batting ninth Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact He missed a few days with a bruised shoulder. DeShields had been playing somewhat regularly before the injury, batting .276 with zero home runs, nine strikeouts and two steals in 29 at-bats over his previous 10 games.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench DeShields (shoulder) will sit for the third straight game Monday against the Royals.

Impact DeShields left Friday's game against the Brewers with a bruised right shoulder and hasn't appeared in a game since. Oscar Mercado remains the starter in center field in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday DeShields (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact This is now two straight absences for DeShields after he left Friday's game with what was diagnosed as a right shoulder contusion. Assuming it's not something more serious, he should be back in action soon. Oscar Mercado starts again in center field.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Saturday DeShields (shoulder) isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Brewers.

Impact DeShields left Friday's contest with a right shoulder contusion, and he'll be absent from the lineup Saturday as a result. Oscar Mercado will take over in center field.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with right shoulder issue DeShields exited Friday's game against the Brewers with a right shoulder contusion, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact DeShields went 0-for-2 in Friday's loss prior to being replaced in the top of the ninth inning. He's considered day-to-day.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Saturday DeShields isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals.

Impact DeShields went 3-for-5 with a double and one RBI in Friday's contest, but he'll retreat to the bench Saturday. Greg Allen will start in center field.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hits RBI double DeShields went 3-for-5 with an RBI double in Friday's 14-2 win over the Cardinals.

Impact DeShields plated Franmil Reyes with the sixth-inning double, which was his first extra-base hit of the season. The 28-year-old outfielder has four RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base while slashing .279/.354/.302 through 14 games.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in win DeShields went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Twins.

Impact DeShields led off the third inning with a single and stole second. He would later come around to score on a Jose Ramirez three-run home run. The 28-year-old DeShields picked up his first stolen base of the year -- he had 20 or more steals in four of his first five major-league seasons. In 2020, he's added three RBI, four runs scored and a .237 batting average across 44 plate appearances.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup DeShields (hip) is starting Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact DeShields missed two games with left hip tightness, but he'll be able to return as the team's center fielder Tuesday. The 28-year-old has hit .250 with three RBI and seven strikeouts over 32 at-bats this season.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Monday DeShields (hip) isn't starting Monday against the Twins.

Impact DeShields will be on the bench for a second consecutive game after exiting Saturday's game with left hip tightness. He's still considered day-to-day, but Greg Allen will start in center field Monday.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday DeShields (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Greg Allen will fill in for DeShields in center field after the latter exited Saturday's 6-1 win with left hip tightness. The Indians are labeling him as day-to-day for the time being, so DeShields could be ready to return to the lineup for Monday's series opener versus the Twins.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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