Nazeeh Ragheb
Last season, Ragheb hit .287/.346/.404 against right-handed pitching while stealing 24 bases. He has elite speed and base stealing instincts, and Montreal is expected to give him the green light whenever he reaches base.
Sam Corkum
In return, Sacramento received former first round pick Sam Corkum, who has not lived up to the expectations imposed by his draft status. Last season, the then-only-18 Corkum hit .319/.316/.385 in Single-A in 227 plate appearances. This season, in AA, he hit .271/.294/.411 in just over 100 at-bats. Corkum was drafted as a second baseman, but the Blazers were also playing him at first base because of his limited defensive range and weak arm. He hits well for a middle infielder, but poorly for a corner infielder. He ranked #14 in the most recent Blazers Prospect Handbook.
Lineu Aldo
To make room on the active roster for Ragheb, Montreal placed Blazers superstar Lineu Aldo on irrevocable waivers. The 39-year-old Aldo played first base for Montreal last season, hitting .313/.347/.474 with 48 stolen bases, but he was not the same player when he arrived for spring training this season. His range at first was very limited, and his bat speed was but a shadow of his glory days. He was hitting .237/.250/.424 and had been benched in favor of younger players. He is owed $18,600,000 for 2059.
