The San Francisco Giants released outfielder Dave Roberts. Roberts is guaranteed $6.5 million this season. The 36 year-old hit .224/.341/.280 in 130 plate appearances with 5 stolen bases last season.
Roberts was never a very good regular, but he used to be an excellent player to have as a fourth outfielder (just ask the Yankees). Roberts is too old and too injury-prone to be worth a roster spot anymore. The lefty attempted just 8 steals in 52 games last season.
