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Wladimir Balentien | Outfielder

Team: International Player
Age / DOB:  (28) / 7/2/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 218
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Tim Dierkes of MLBTradeRumors.com reports that Wladimir Balentien has re-signed with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Japan's Central League on a three-year, $7.5 million deal.
It's a nice little payday for Balentien, who has played the previous two seasons in Japan after washing out of MLB. Balentien is still just 28 years old. Mon, Dec 17, 2012 01:47:00 PM

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Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Wladimir Balentien has signed with a team in Japan.

Balentien never caught on state-side, registering a .221/.281/.374 career batting line and 149 strikeouts over 511 major league at-bats. If he plays well enough in Japan, he may be able to find a spot on a big league roster for 2012. It's not yet known which Japanese club he signed with.
Source: NPB Tracker on Twitter
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 08:56:00 AM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Reds sent OF Wladimir Balentien outright to Triple-A Louisville.

Balentien, 25, hit .234/.305/.385 with seven homers and 24 RBI in 295 plate appearances between the Mariners and Reds last season. With an intriguing power profile in the minors, it's mildly surprising he didn't garner more interest.
Wed, Apr 14, 2010 02:24:00 PM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Red designated OF Wladimir Balentien for assignment.

The 25-year-old outfielder went 16-for-49 (.327) this spring, but the Reds have a rather full outfield and Balentien was out of minor league options. Other clubs are likely to show interest.
Mon, Apr 5, 2010 11:33:00 AM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Wladimir Balentien was used as a defensive replacement Monday in his first action in four days.

Balentien has been troubled by a finger injury. What little fantasy value he had would seem to be pretty much gone now with Jay Bruce back.
Tue, Sep 15, 2009 02:47:00 AM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Wladimir Balentien was scratched from Friday's series opener against the Cubs with an undisclosed injury.

Darnell McDonald is filling in out in right field. Balentien, acquired from the Mariners in late July, is batting .261/.363/.420 with six doubles, two homers and 14 RBI through 88 at-bats with his new team.
Related: Darnell McDonald
Source: Mark Sheldon on Twitter
Fri, Sep 11, 2009 11:53:00 AM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Reds acquired outfielder Wladimir Balentien from the Mariners for RHP Robert Manuel.

Balentien certainly has some power potential (12 homers in 401 career major league at-bats), but he also has a miserable 619 OPS and 122/29 K/BB ratio in his brief big league career. He's likely to fill a reserve role for the Reds initially and should only have value in deeper NL-only leagues.
Related: Mariners
Wed, Jul 29, 2009 05:44:00 PM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse reports that the Reds have acquired outfielder Wladimir Balentien from the Mariners in exchange for RHP Robert Manuel.

The Cincinnati outfield is somewhat depleted at the moment, so there's no harm in taking a shot on Balentien despite some very evident flaws in his approach at the plate. The 26-year-old Manuel had a 2.70 ERA in 46 2/3 innings at Triple-A this season and has pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings for the Reds this month. He could be a useful asset in the Seattle bullpen.
Related: Robert Manuel
Source: Ed Price on Twitter
Wed, Jul 29, 2009 03:26:00 PM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Mariners designate outfielder Wladimir Balentien for assignment.

This is quite a signal sent by a team who once viewed Balentien as a future staple of their outfield. But with just 12 home runs and a 30 percent strikeout rate in 401 major league at-bats, the Mariners were clearly unhappy with his progress. Remember that he is just 25 years old, with plus-power, so he'll find a new home before long.
Sat, Jul 25, 2009 02:01:00 PM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Wladimir Balentien returned to action Thursday and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts against the Angels.

Balentien hadn't played in five days because of a sprained left wrist. He missed out on a good opportunity to earn some additional playing time while Ichiro Suzuki was sidelined.
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 12:58:00 AM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

The Mariners are reportedly waiting on the progress of Wladimir Balentien's left wrist and elbow before deciding on a corresponding roster move when Ichiro Suzuki is activated from the disabled list Wednesday.

If he's still sore on Wednesday's, Balentien is likely DL-bound. Matt Tuiasosopo's spot could also be in danger if the Mariners prefer to bring up an outfielder to take Balentien's spot.
Related: Matt Tuiasosopo, Ichiro Suzuki
Source: mlb.com
Tue, Apr 14, 2009 07:29:00 PM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Wladimir Balentien said after Saturday's game that the wrist sprain he suffered in the seventh inning was "mild."

Balentien will be re-evaluated Sunday morning, at which point there should be a more official diagnosis. It sounds like he should avoid the disabled list.
Source: Seattle Times
Sat, Apr 11, 2009 09:33:00 PM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Wladimir Balentien left Saturday's game in the seventh inning with a sprained right wrist.

Jose Lopez replaced him, with Ronny Cedeno moving from second base to the outfield. If Balentien is still hurting in a couple of days, he could go on the DL to make room for Ichiro Suzuki on the roster.
Sat, Apr 11, 2009 06:32:00 PM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Wladimir Balentien went 2-for-3 and homered off Randy Johnson in the Mariners' 5-1 victory over the Giants on Monday.

Balentien needs another year in the minors, but since he's out of options, he won't get it. He'll probably play primarily against left-handers in left field, at least initially. He's hitting .410/.442/.667 in 39 at-bats this spring, so at least he's not simply waiting to be handed the job.
Mon, Mar 23, 2009 09:11:00 PM
Wladimir Balentien - OF - Player

Wladimir Balentien went 2-for-3 with a homer off Shawn Estes as the Mariners beat the Dodgers 8-7 on Saturday.

Balentien was making his second start of the spring after reporting late due to visa troubles. He's 3-for-6. The Mariners will consider carrying him as a part-time DH and backup outfielder if he produces all month.
Sat, Mar 7, 2009 07:21:00 PM

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