Chris Owings

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed utilityman Chris Owings to a minor-league deal.

Fantasy Impact

Owings' deal comes with an invite to big league camp. in parts of 10 MLB seasons, Owings owns a .239 lifetime average along with 37 home runs and 79 stolen bases across 712 appearances, most of which came with the Arizona D-backs. He spent the 2022 season with the Baltimore Orioles, hitting just .107 with no homers and one stolen base across 68 trips to the plate.

Christ Owings went 1-for-3 with two RBI during Thursday's Spring Training game against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Owings was a non-roster invite to Sarasota for Baltimore's Spring Training as he enters his 10th year in the MLB. Multi-position availability provides Owings with the chance to back up Jorge Mateo at shortstop in addition to occasionally filling an outfield vacancy. The lack of consistent playing time will leave Owings off a roster in most leagues.

The Rockies placed INF Chris Owings (thumb) on the 10-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Owings was diagnosed with a mallet finger of the left thumb. Connor Joe was recalled as a corresponding move.

Rockies outfielder Chris Owings went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles against the Dodgers on Sunday. He also logged one run, one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout in the process. Colorado ultimately defeated Los Angeles by a score of 6-5 in 10 innings.

Fantasy Impact

Owings is hitting 14-for-43 so far this season. He has impressed at the plate as of late, logging six hits, one homer, one walk, and three strikeouts over Colorado's last four contests.

Rockies utility player Chris Owings entered Sunday's game as a pinch-hitter in the pitcher's slot in the order. He went 1-for-1 with a solo home run. Colorado ultimately defeated San Diego by a score of 3-1.

Fantasy Impact

Owings is now 11-for-36 with one homer, four RBI, six walks, and 14 strikeouts. He's now 3-for-5 over the last two games after going 0-for-16 upon his return from the injured list.