David Hensley RF FA Wed 4/23/25 4:44 PM
David Hensley
RF FA
The Tigers released Hensley on Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hensley was off to a dreadful 4-for-47 start at Triple-A Toledo after signing a minor-league contract with the Tigers over the offseason. The utility player will now be on the lookout for a new home.
David Hensley RF FA Thu 2/13/25 8:42 PM
David Hensley
RF FA
Hensley signed a minor-league deal with the Tigers on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hensley has served as organizational depth throughout his career, though he does have at least 30 plate appearances in the majors in each of the last three seasons. He's unlikely to land a big-league roster spot out of spring training.
David Hensley RF FA Fri 11/1/24 3:19 PM
David Hensley
RF FA
The Marlins outrighted Hensley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
He's no longer on the 40-man roster but will stick around in the organization. Hensley, who turns 29 in March, has slashed .188/.280/.279 in 69 games over parts of three big-league seasons.
David Hensley RF FA Thu 9/19/24 2:17 PM
David Hensley
RF FA
The Marlins optioned Hensley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Since arriving from Triple-A in late July, Hensley has turned in a .212/.293/.288 slash line with one homer and four RBI across 58 plate appearances. He'll now be sent back to the minors as Derek Hill (shoulder) returns from the injured list, and it's unlikely Hensley makes another appearance for the Marlins over the final 10 games of the season.
David Hensley RF FA Sat 8/24/24 7:41 PM
David Hensley
RF FA
Hensley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 14-2 loss against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Hensley took Shota Imanaga deep in the fifth inning for his first homer since May 2023 and third of his career. Hensley was playing in his 10th game of the season and making just his fifth start. The 28-year-old had three hits in his previous start on Wednesday and could take advantage of the added opportunities.
David Hensley RF FA Thu 8/22/24 2:19 AM
David Hensley
RF FA
Hensley went 3-for-5 with two runs and a stolen base in a loss to Arizona on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hensley came into the contest having gone just 2-for-14 since being called up to the majors July 30. He more than doubled his season hit total with the three knocks Wednesday, and he added his second big-league theft. Hensley was in the starting lineup for the first time in five games and has served primarily as a pinch hitter while with the Marlins.
David Hensley RF FA Tue 7/30/24 4:51 PM
David Hensley
RF FA
The Marlins added Hensley to the 26-man roster Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Marlins claimed Hensley from the Astros on Monday, and with Miami making a slew of trades at the deadline, Hensley will immediately join the active roster. It's unclear if the utility man will stick around long-term or just serve as a fill-in option until Kyle Stowers and Connor Norby arrive from Baltimore.
David Hensley RF FA Mon 7/29/24 2:29 PM
David Hensley
RF FA
The Marlins claimed Hensley from the Astros on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Hensley hit just .177/.273/.274in 46 games with Houston from 2022 through 2023 and has spent all of 2024 at Triple-A Sugar Land, where he's slashed .234/.352/.376 with seven home runs and 17 stolen bases over 81 contests. He can play all over the infield and outfield, giving Miami some utility depth. Expect him to stick around at the Triple-A level initially and join the Marlins' affiliate in Jacksonville.
David Hensley RF FA Mon 7/22/24 5:19 PM
David Hensley
RF FA
The Astros designated Hensley for assignment Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for utility man Aledmys Diaz, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Sugar Land. After reaching the big leagues for the first time in 2022, Hensley made two starts for the Astros' World Series-winning club later that fall, but he's struggled to stick around in the majors ever since. The 28-year-old posted a lowly .380 OPS over 94 plate appearances with Houston in 2023 and had spent the entire 2024 season at Sugar Land, with whom he slashed .234/.352/.376 with seven home runs and 17 stolen bases over 81 games before being designated for assignment.
David Hensley RF FA Tue 3/19/24 3:51 PM
David Hensley
RF FA
The Astros optioned Hensley to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hensley went just 6-for-34 with 17 strikeouts this spring. The 27-year-old will be utilized in a utility role with Sugar Land.