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Kolten Wong's Phoenix Rise: Chasing Major Dreams in the Minors
Chasing a dream or clinging to hope? It's a big-league twist as the Arizona Diamondbacks roll the dice on Kolten Wong, signing the two-time Gold Glove second baseman to a minor league contract. Wong's spring stint with the Orioles ended in a release, after a .200/.294/.400 hit the cutting room floor of Baltimore's competitive infield.
"Celebrating an illustrious 11-year major league history, Wong now steps into the Diamondback den with one goal: return to the show." With nearly 9,000 innings owning second base and power swinging his way to personal records as recent as 2022, Wong's down but not out.
A Diamondback Gambit: Injuries Open the Door for Wong
The Snakes are feeling the sting of injury with shortstops going down like dominos. Perdomo's out with a knee, Lawlar with a thumb, leaving Arizona scouting for talent to fill those diamond gaps. Enter Wong, who, despite his laser focus on second, might just swoop in to save Arizona's day.
"While his defensive rap sheet screams second base, don't count him out of sliding into the MLB roster.** The Diamondbacks are hungry for that Wong factor, and the man's got history hitting it big when his back's against the wall," echoes across Reno's dusty diamond.
Major League Vet Takes Minor League Shot
Kolten Wong, the master of the diamond, isn't hanging up his cleats just yet! After a not-so-pretty .200/.294/.400 with the Orioles this spring, he's been thrown a lifeline by the Arizona Diamondbacks. They've snagged him for the minors—talk about a comeback kid scenario!
"From big-league veteran to minors hopeful, Wong's game is far from over."
Kolten Wong: The Second Base Connoisseur
Sure, this guy's a two-time Gold Glove whiz at second base, but last season? Let's just say it was more forgettable than your ex's birthday. A painful .183/.256/.263 line with the Mariners and Dodgers, yikes! But, like the plot of a good sports flick, Wong flipped the script in LA, batting .300 with a couple of dingers to boot. Will lightning strike twice in Arizona?
A Rookie's Rise or a Veteran's Vindication?
With Ketel Marte all comfy at second and injuries left and right, the D-Backs are in puzzle-solving mode. Rookie Blaze Alexander and trusty veteran Kevin Newman are stepping into the spotlight, but could Wong's minor-league detour lead him back to the majors' glam? The stakes are high, and the drama is just getting started.
Editor: Vitalina Patskan
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