Travis Jankowski was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Tampa Bay Rays, where he will likely join their top farm team in Durham. Jankowski, a left-handed hitter, had a short stint with the White Sox after signing a minor league deal, leading to limited opportunities and a modest performance in Chicago. He is no stranger to the majors, having played 11 seasons, though he typically serves as a depth option. The trade comes as Tampa Bay copes with injuries in their outfield, seeking to bolster their roster with Jankowski's experience.
Jankowski broke camp with the Sox after signing a minor league deal midway through Spring Training, but only lasted on the roster for a week and a half.
During his MLB appearance with the White Sox, he had three hits and one walk across 14 at-bats, resulting in limited opportunities for high-level play.
With the Rays, Jankowski is expected to head to their top farm team in Durham, joining a recovering Tampa Bay lineup missing key outfield players.
Jankowski's past performance shows he possesses solid plate discipline, although last season saw declines in both strikeout and walk rates.
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