Cubs designate Recker for assignment

The Cubs have designated catcher Anthony Recker for assignment to create roster space for Carlos Gutierrez, who was recently claimed off of waivers from the Twins.

Recker hit .143 with the Cubs and Athletics in 2012, and was originally acquired from Oakland in August. He is a career .277 hitter in over 1,200 plate appearances at the Triple-A.

Analysis: Recker has some pop to his bat but I expect him to stay put. He had a rough 2012 season but could still appeal to a few teams since he is a left handed hitter, meaning that he could complement catchers a few days every here and there. However, I expect him to remain with the Cubs since he had such a bad 2012 season.