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Weglarz

Weglarz, a 2005 third-round pick, was originally injured in spring training. He played in just one game in the Gulf Coast League this season before opting for surgery. He might be ready to take part in the Florida Instructional League.

Welgarz was batting just .202/.295/.333 in 24 games this year in the minor leagues. He’s likely to pass through waivers and accept a spot back at Triple-A Columbus.

Weglarz cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Indians last weekend. The 24-year-old is batting just .202/.295/.333 in 24 games this year at the Double-A level.

The deal also includes an invitation to spring training, though Welgarz is highly doubtful to land a spot on Tampa Bay’s Opening Day roster. He batted .239/.349/.413 with 14 home runs and 58 RBI in 109 games this past season at the Double-A level.

Weglarz received just four spring plate appearances for the Rays. The former top prospect batted .239/.349/.413 with 14 home runs and 58 RBI in 109 games last season at the Double-A level.

Weglarz was in spring training with the Rays but was released a week before Opening Day. The former top prospect batted .239/.349/.413 with 14 home runs and 58 RBI in 109 games last season at the Double-A level. He’ll likely be assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Weglarz finished at .276/.395/.497 in low-A ball in 2007 and .272/.396/.432 at high-A Kinston last year, but he’s just 3-for-44 in his first taste of Double-A.

It’s about time. Weglarz had been 10-for-56 with one extra-base hits this season.

The 20-year-old Weglarz is batting .270/.396/.448 with 10 homers. He’s settling in as a very fine outfield prospect, perhaps one of the most underrated ones in baseball. The left-handed hitter is even batting .305/.412/.463 against southpaws.

All Weglarz did early on was walk, but he has 13 hits in his last eight games, giving him a much nicer .296/.457/.481 line for the year. He displayed 20-homer power last year and it looks like he’s working on cutting back on the strikeouts, so he’s a fine prospect.