Cristian Pache struggling with the Marlins
Outfielder Cristian Pache was part of the package that the Phillies sent to the Orioles in exchange for former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays. Pache showed time and time again that he could be counted on for elite defense whenever he got a chance to play with the Phillies.
The only problem was that his performance at the plate often left a lot to be desired. With the Phillies looking for a candidate who could contribute both offensively and defensively from the outfield position, Pache and his career .181 average and .521 OPS became the odd man out.
He never really got a chance to settle in with the Orioles, as his time with the club ended up being short-lived. Pache was designated for assignment by the Orioles less than a week after being acquired from the Phillies to make room for some of their other trade deadline acquisitions. Overall, he appeared in just three games for Baltimore, primarily as a late-inning defensive replacement/pinch runner, while recording one hit in his only at-bat in an Orioles uniform.
The Miami Marlins eventually claimed Pache off waivers and he resumed a bench role, similar to his time with the Phillies.
In 14 games with the Marlins, he has posted a .192 average and .596 OPS, with one home run, three RBI, one stolen base, two walks and 10 strikeouts in 28 plate appearances. With a rebuilding Miami team, Pache should be able to get more opportunities to play if he can show that he can get the job done when called upon. But his current slow start with his new club isn’t doing him any favors.