The Twins acquired Bannon from the Mets on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old journeyman didn't earn a call-up to the Mets before the All-Star break, despite getting on base at a .392 clip while slugging 15 home runs and seven stolen bases across 342 plate appearances at Triple-A Syracuse. The banged-up Twins could have a greater need for a utility player like Bannon, though he'll most likely report to Triple-A St. Paul to begin his stint with a new organization.
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Mets' Rylan Bannon: Latches on with Mets
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Bannon signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Bannon has seen brief action in the majors for three different teams over the last two seasons, going 2-for-20 at the plate. The 27-year-old spent virtually all of 2023 at Triple-A Sugar Land in the Astros organization, posting an .810 OPS with 18 homers and 12 steals over 95 games. Bannon plays second and third base and can handle shortstop in a pinch.
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Astros' Rylan Bannon: Remains in organization
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Bannon cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.
Bannon was designated for assignment by the Astros over the weekend but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 27-year-old went 0-for-6 with three strikeouts in the big leagues this season but has a .779 OPS with 15 home runs in 81 games at Triple-A.
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Astros' Rylan Bannon: DFA'd by Houston
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Bannon was designated for assignment by the Astros on Sunday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Bannon has appeared in two games for the Astros this season but has spent most of the campaign at Triple-A Sugar Land, where he has a .779 OPS in 81 games. The 27-year-old could remain with the affiliate if he passes through waivers unclaimed.
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Astros' Rylan Bannon: Healthy again at Triple-A
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Bannon (finger) is slashing .256/.375/.385 across 11 games since being reinstated from Triple-A Sugar Land's 7-day injured list June 20.
Bannon had been on the shelf for just under two months due to a fractured right index finger. The 27-year-old utility man has logged 151 plate appearances overall at Sugar Land this season, batting .252 with six home runs and four stolen bases.
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Astros' Rylan Bannon: Out with fractured finger
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The Astros announced Sunday that Bannon has been shut down at Triple-A Sugar Land due to a right index finger fracture, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Bannon likely suffered the injury during his most recent appearance for Sugar Land on Friday. Since being optioned to Triple-A on May 8, the utility player was slashing .304/.365/.630 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 13 games.
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Astros' Rylan Bannon: Starting at DH in Astros debut
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Bannon is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth Friday versus the Phillies.
Bannon will make his Astros debut after being called up from Triple-A Sugar Land way back on April 18. The 27-year-old was batting an underwhelming .190 with Sugar Land, producing one homer, seven RBI, four runs and a stolen base over 42 at-bats. With Yordan Alvarez (neck) unavailable Friday, Bannon will look to make a splash and seize his opportunity.
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Astros' Rylan Bannon: Gets call-up
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The Astros recalled Bannon from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Bannon appeared in four games at the major-league level last season, going just 2-for-14 at the plate in that time. He's fared a bit better in Triple-A, slashing .242/.361/.406 over 462 plate appearances since 2022. His promotion comes in the wake of Chas McCormick (back) being placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
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Astros' Rylan Bannon: Picked up by Houston
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The Astros claimed Bannon off waivers from the Cubs on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Two weeks after being claimed by the Cubs from Atlanta, Bannon will now be on the move to Houston. Bannon did well during his time in Triple-A last season, though it's hard to imagine him getting consistent playing time in the Astros' star-studded infield. If anything, he'll compete with Mauricio Dubon and David Hensley for reps as a backup infielder.
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Braves' Rylan Bannon: Sent down Saturday
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Bannon was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Bannon was called up by Atlanta on Sunday but saw minimal playing time during his stint with the major-league club. He'll head back to the minors after Ehire Adrianza (quadriceps) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list.
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Braves' Rylan Bannon: Claimed by Atlanta
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Atlanta claimed Bannon off waivers from the Dodgers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Bannon finds a new home after the Dodgers designated him for assignment Friday. The infielder's only four games of MLB action came in May with the Orioles, and it would likely take more injuries in Atlanta's big-league infield for Bannon to get a call-up.
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Orioles' Rylan Bannon: Returns to minors
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Bannon was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Bannon was recalled from Norfolk on Tuesday and will return there without making an appearance for Baltimore. Jonathan Arauz was promoted from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Orioles' Rylan Bannon: Called up to majors
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The Orioles recalled Bannon from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Bannon was added to the 26-man roster as a replacement for reliever Mike Baumann, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk with Baltimore needing to reduce its pitching staff to 13 men ahead of Monday's MLB-imposed deadline. While he's up with the Orioles, Bannon is expected to serve as the primary backup at third base to Tyler Nevin, who is filling an everyday role at the position while Ramon Urias (oblique) is on the 10-day injured list.
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Orioles' Rylan Bannon: Optioned to Norfolk
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Bannon was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Bannon made eight Grapefruit League appearances this spring and went 4-for-12 with a home run, a double, four runs, four RBI, four walks and four strikeouts. He'll begin the regular season in the minors but will be in consideration to serve as major-league depth if he performs well in Norfolk.
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Orioles' Rylan Bannon: Shakes off oblique injury
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Bannon (oblique) returned from the 7-day injured list Wednesday and has gone 1-for-7 with a double, two walks, three runs and a stolen base in his two games since returning to the Triple-A Norfolk lineup.
Before being reinstated from the IL, Bannon made his return from a month-long absence at High-A Aberdeen, with whom he made six rehab appearances. The 25-year-old infielder is slashing .172/.242/.310 with two home runs and three steals across 95 plate appearances with the Orioles' top minor-league affiliate this season.
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Orioles' Rylan Bannon: Placed on 7-day injured list
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Bannon was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list with a left oblique strain Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Bannon appeared in 20 games for Triple-A Norfolk to begin the year and hit .175 with two home runs, five doubles and nine RBI during that time. It's not yet clear how much time the 25-year-old is expected to miss.
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Orioles' Rylan Bannon: Optioned to Triple-A
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Bannon was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
The 24-year-old infielder hit .176 with two doubles, a steal and a 6:7 K:BB in 17 at-bats during Grapefruit League play. Capable of playing at both second and third, Bannon will likely make his MLB debut at some point this season if he performs well at Triple-A.
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Orioles' Rylan Bannon: Added to 60-man roster
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Bannon was added to the Orioles' 60-man roster Saturday.
Bannon was a non-roster invitee during spring training, and he'll now get to develop at the team's alternate training site. The 24-year-old hit .333/.467/.667 with three extra-base hits and six strikeouts during spring training but hasn't been as productive in the minors.
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Orioles' Rylan Bannon: Will join big-league camp
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Bannon was invited to Baltimore's big-league camp Tuesday, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Bannon might not receive serious consideration for an Opening Day roster spot, as he's played just 20 games at the Triple-A level, but his debut will likely come at some point this season. If he can repeat his .317/.344/.549 line from those 20 games for Triple-A Norfolk last season, it won't be long before he gets his first taste of the big leagues. Bannon doesn't project as anything close to a star, but he has a decent bat and good plate discipline (12.2 percent career walk rate in the minors), which should eventually earn him at least a bench spot given his ability to play second and third base.
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Orioles' Rylan Bannon: Promoted to Triple-A
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Bannon was promoted to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
One of the players Baltimore received from the Dodgers in the Manny Machado trade last July, Bannon hit .255/.345/.394 (119 wRC+) with eight home runs and eight steals in 110 games at Double-A. At 23 years old, he is age appropriate for Triple-A.
