I think they feel they need to justify the trade. Avina was a serious top20 ish prospect who hit well in Carolina (800+ OPS) and was a year younger than average.
Sanchez had hit well in the DSL and was certainly and interesting project.
DFAing him in mid-April is admitting defeat and giving away 2 prospects to the Yankees for free.
Bullpen game maybe? Bryse Wilson for 3+? Not ideal to tire arms in the strech of games but you have optionable guys like Bukauskas and new guy Gutierrez. Last week I would have said Junk but after his start the other night he doesn't feel like an option.
I know Ashby is the best/only realistic option but I still don't like it.
I understand that we will need a 6-man rotation but I don't like having to force Ashby up. Last year he struggled in rehab games and the velo is not there yet. Was fine on Tuesday vs Toledo but I think this is the wrong move. Hope he proves me wrong.
Tough inning for Colin but he gets out of it. 1-2-3 up next so that might be it. Overall decent I think. Gave up a lot of contact but held the Mets to a run.