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Blue Jays Designate Yariel Rodríguez For Assignment
The Blue Jays have designated right-hander Yariel Rodríguez for assignment, as first reported by Francys Romero. Taking his spot in the major league bullpen is Tommy Nance, returning from a three-week stint on the injured list. This leaves the Blue Jays with an open spot on their 40-man roster. Rodríguez signed a five-year, $32MM contract […]
Mariners Place J.P. Crawford On 10-Day IL
The Mariners have placed shortstop J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list, three days after a hit-by-pitch forced him from the game. They’re calling the injury a right hand contusion. In Crawford’s place, Seattle has recalled infielder Ryan Bliss from Triple-A Tacoma. It’s a poorly timed injury for the Mariners, as Crawford’s recent play has […]
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Orioles Place Chris Bassitt On Injured List
The Orioles announced that right-hander Chris Bassitt has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 5th, due to low back discomfort. Fellow righty Trey Gibson has been recalled in his place and will start tonight’s game. The O’s signed Bassitt to a one-year, $18.5MM deal in the offseason. They haven’t received much […]
Cubs Claim Eduarniel Núñez
The Cubs have claimed right-hander Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported the claim prior to the official announcement. The Cubs optioned Núñez to the Arizona Complex League and don’t need to make a corresponding active roster move. Their 40-man roster had two vacancies due […]
Rays To Select Austin Slater
1:20pm: The Rays have officially announced Slater’s addition to the roster. Heasley was transferred to the 60-day IL as the corresponding 40-man move. To open an active roster spot, infielder Oliver Dunn has been optioned to Triple-A Durham. 9:55am: The Rays will select the contract of outfielder Austin Slater from Triple-A Durham, reports Marc Topkin […]
Diamondbacks Sign Max Kepler
June 8th: Per the Associated Press, Kepler’s salary will be a prorated $780K, the league minimum. He can earn an extra $500K in roster bonuses. He would get $100K for spending 35 days on the roster, then $200K at 55 days and 75 days. June 7th: The Diamondbacks announced a one-year deal with outfielder Max […]
Shaun Anderson Elects Free Agency
Right-hander Shaun Anderson has elected free agency after being sent outright to Triple-A Salt Lake, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after the Angels designated him for assignment a few days ago. The most likely outcome from here is that Anderson re-signs with the Angels via a new minor […]
Taijuan Walker Opts Out Of Angels Contract
Veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker has been granted his release by the Angels, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that Walker, who signed a minor league deal with the Angels a few weeks ago, had an opt-out in that deal, which he triggered. Walker, 33, was released by […]
The Opener: Guzman, Rivero, Scott
No pitcher has endured Coors Field longer than Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. The veteran tossed five frames on Sunday, moving past Aaron Cook for the franchise lead in innings pitched (h/t DNVR Rockies on X). 1. Guzman coming up for the Angels The Angels are expected to recall infield prospect Denzer Guzman, first reported by […]
Astros Notes: Brown, Allen, Ullola
Hunter Brown will make his fourth and possibly final minor league rehab start on Wednesday, Astros manager Joe Espada told the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara and other reporters yesterday. Brown will pitch for Triple-A Sugar Land for the third time during his rehab assignment, with the first of his four outings coming with Double-A Corpus […]
Jameson Taillon Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Strain
Jameson Taillon‘s start tonight was cut short in the second inning, as the right-hander was removed due to what the Cubs later revealed as a left hamstring strain. Taillon allowed a run on a walk and two hits in his first inning against the Giants, but after walking Matt Chapman to lead off the second […]
Athletics Interested In Kris Bubic
Royals left-hander Kris Bubic is a player of interest for the Athletics in advance of the trade deadline, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes. Bubic is a free agent after the season, and thus a logical trade candidate if the 27-39 Royals can’t get back into contention. The first order of business is Bubic’s health, as […]
Rangers Release Sam Haggerty
The Rangers have released utilityman Sam Haggerty, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. The veteran was designated for assignment on Friday. He’s now on the open market. The Rangers still owe Haggerty the remaining money on his $1.25MM deal. Another team can add him and pay him the prorated league minimum while he’s on the […]
Tigers Notes: Skubal, Verlander, Mize, Jansen
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made a rehab start today for High-A West Michigan. The two-time Cy Young winner put on a masterclass for his minor league teammates, tossing five scoreless innings on 54 pitches (44 strikes). He struck out six and gave up just a pair of singles. As ESPN’s Jeff Passan pointed out, it’s […]
Hazen: Diamondbacks To Seek Bullpen Upgrades On Trade Market
Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen discussed his team’s trade deadline priorities on MLB Network Radio today. The GM confirmed previous reports that he would like to add at least one left-handed bat, explaining: “I probably need a little more thump in the lineup, probably a little more power, probably need to get a little more […]
Dodgers Trade Antoine Kelly To Cubs
Today: Both teams have confirmed the trade. The Cubs will send cash considerations to the Dodgers, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. June 6: The Dodgers are trading left-hander Antoine Kelly to the Cubs, according to multiple reports, including from Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Kelly signed a minor league deal with Los Angeles in November. The 26-year-old […]
Angels Place Jack Kochanowicz On 15-Day IL, Recall Sam Aldegheri
The Angels announced that they have placed right-hander Jack Kochanowicz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Lefty Sam Aldegheri is being recalled from Triple-A in place of Kochanowicz. Kochanowicz told reporters, including Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, that his elbow has been bothering him in his past three starts. Kochanowicz tried to pitch […]
Blue Jays Select Chad Dallas, Outright Tanner Andrews
TODAY: Andrews has cleared waivers, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Toronto has assigned him outright to Triple-A Buffalo. Andrews does not have the requisite service time to reject the assignment, nor has he been previously outrighted. As a result, he will stay in the organization. June 4: The Blue Jays announced that they have […]
Giants Release Ryan Borucki
TODAY: The Giants have released Borucki, according to his transactions log at MLB.com. Borucki is now a free agent and free to sign with any club. May 31: The Giants have designated left-hander Ryan Borucki for assignment and selected the contract of outfielder Jonah Cox from Double-A Richmond, according to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan […]
Cardinals Notes: Dobbins, Six-Man Rotation, Urías
Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins will serve as a traditional starter in his next appearance, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Dobbins has worked as a bulk reliever in two appearances since being recalled one week ago. With his move to the rotation, Goold adds that St. Louis will adopt a six-man rotation for […]
Pirates Select Davis Wendzel, Transfer Chris Devenski To 60-Day IL
The Pirates announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Davis Wendzel from Triple-A Indianapolis. Outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia is being optioned in Wendzel’s place. To clear space on the 40-man roster, reliever Chris Devenski is being transferred to the 60-day injured list. Wendzel signed a minor league contract with Pittsburgh in December and was […]
Mets Pause Jorge Polanco’s Rehab Due To Ankle Soreness
Jorge Polanco has been on the injured list since mid-April due to a right wrist contusion. He began a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton on May 27th and recently moved up to Triple-A Syracuse. However, the Mets announced last night that Polanco’s rehab is being paused due to him experiencing ankle soreness during a running […]
Cubs Notes: Trade Deadline, Swanson, Wantz
The Cubs are at an even 5-5 since May 27th, though the team is currently tied for third place in the NL Central and 6.5 games back of the Brewers for first place. Since May 16th, which marked the start of a 10-game losing streak, the Cubs’ pitching staff and lineup have both struggled more […]
The Opener: Ashcraft, Naylor, Lewis
The Yankees officially selected Ali Sánchez‘s contract yesterday. Had the game not been rained out, Sánchez would have been the first right-handed hitting catcher to start for the Yankees since Jose Trevino in the 2024 World Series. Today’s lineup isn’t public yet, but Sánchez could still start, as the Red Sox are starting a lefty in […]
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