JUNE 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
SEBY ZAVALA #33 - CATCHER - SEATTLE MARINERS
1 HR •
2 RBI •
.154 AVG
1 HR
2 RBI
.154 AVG
Before Seby Zavala's star turn at Yankee Stadium, he was used to pulling off upsets Seby Zavala had to beat unlikely odds to even make it to the majors.
Smashes two long balls Zavala went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and a two-run homer in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Yankees.
Impact Zavala was the lone source of offense for the ChiSox on Tuesday, tagging Clarke Schmidt for long balls in the third and fifth innings to drive in all three of the team's runs scored. The home runs were his third and fourth of the season and marked his first since May 6 (19 games). Tuesday's outing was also his first multi-homer game since July 31, 2021. Despite the pair of long balls, Zavala has struggled in 2023, slashing .170/.204/.318 across 93 plate appearances.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench Monday Zavala is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.
Impact Zavala had started at catcher in three of the White Sox's previous four games, in part due to the fact that Yasmani Grandal had been limited to designated-hitter duties while dealing with a back spasm. With Grandal reprising his usual duties behind the plate Monday, Zavala will retreat to the bench and may see more sporadic playing time moving forward.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies second homer Zavala went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Reds.
Impact Zavala picked up a rare start behind the plate and took advantage by slugging his second home run of the season. With Eloy Jimenez (abdomen) sidelined for at least the next month, the White Sox could opt to get Yasmani Grandal more plate appearances as the designated hitter -- in turn opening more playing time for Zavala at catcher. Zavala hasn't dictated that outcome with his performance to this point in the season, as he has just a .179 average and 62 wRC+ across 42 plate appearances.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Hits two-run homer Zavala went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in Saturday's loss to the Astros.
Impact Zavala got his first start of the year in the third game of the season and made the most of it, homering off Jose Urquidy in the fourth inning. He should continue to serve as the White Sox's backup unless Yasmani Grandal gets injured.
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Looking to secure backup role Zavala has appeared in five Cactus League games to date, going 3-for-9 with a home run and a 3:4 BB:K.
Impact Zavala closed the 2022 season on the injured list with a concussion, but he's back to full health for spring training and will be looking to lock down the No. 2 catcher role behind Yasmani Grandal. He may face some competition for those duties from 26-year-old prospect Carlos Perez, but because Perez has two minor-league options remaining, Zavala most likely has the inside track for the backup gig. Zavala helped his case by producing at an above-league-average level at the plate in his 205 plate appearances a season ago (.270/.347/.382 slash line, 111 wRC+), and he also graded out favorably as a defender.
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James Fegan: Seby Zavala was placed on the concussion... - The Athletic Seby Zavala was placed on the concussion injured list, and Carlos Pérez was called up from Class AAA Charlotte. Cairo said Zavala complained...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
To IL with concussion Zavala was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Tuesday.
Impact Zavala will be eligible to return Oct. 2 in San Diego, but it's possible his season is over due to the concussion. Carlos Perez was recalled to take over the backup catcher duties.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Taking over as primary backstop Zavala will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Guardians, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Yasmani Grandal isn't included on Chicago's lineup card for the series finale and is likely to land on the injured list after suffering a left knee injury during a play at the plate in Saturday's 2-0 win, so Zavala should have a clear path to the No. 1 role at catcher for the foreseeable future. Zavala had already begun to encroach on the struggling Grandal's playing time after producing a solid .721 OPS through his first 143 plate appearances on the season. Zavala looks worthy of a pickup in all leagues that start two catchers.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
