This has been a trade-packed day across Major League Basbeall, meaning there are plenty of corresponding smaller moves that have been announced over the past couple of hours as teams make today’s agreed-upon deals official. Here’s a look at the DFAs, contract selections and other 40-man transactions that came along with today’s action…
- The Diamondbacks designated left-handed reliever Jorge De La Rosa to make room for newly added southpaw Jake Diekman, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic tweets. De La Rosa, a longtime Colorado starter who’s in his second season in Arizona, switched to a full-time relief role upon changing teams and hasn’t produced inspiring results. The 37-year-old has logged a 4.38 ERA/4.98 FIP with 7.51 K/9, 4.17 BB/9 in 86 1/3 innings since joining the D-backs. On the bright side, De La Rosa has posted a 48 percent groundball rate and been tough on left-handed hitters. Considering he’s only owed the balance of a $2.25MM salary, perhaps a team will be interested in taking a flyer on De La Rosa.
- The Dodgers designated righty Ariel Hernandez for assignment to open a spot for John Axford, per the MLB.com transactions page. Hernandez, 26, scuffled through his first MLB action last year with the Reds and hasn’t made it back since. Over fifty frames this year in the upper minors, he’s carrying an appealing 2.52 ERA, but has also handed out 29 walks to go with his 49 strikeouts.
- The Indians announced that they’ve designated outfielder Johnny Field for assignment. His spot on the 40-man will go to newly acquired outfield prospect Oscar Mercado, whom Cleveland acquired in a rare all-prospects trade with the Cardinals (full details here). Field, 26, only recently landed with the Indians himself after spending most of the year (and his entire professional career to that point) with the Rays. Field posted a meager .213/.253/.373 batting line in his first 179 MLB plate appearances, all accumulated earlier this season.
- The Mets announced today that they’ve claimed infielder Jack Reinheimer, who was designated for assignment last week, off waivers from the Diamondbacks. A former fifth-round pick, Reinheimer received a cup of coffee with the D-Backs last year but hadn’t done much to force his way back to this point in 2018. In his fifty games at Triple-A, Reinheimer owns a .237/.312/.353 batting line. Additionally, outfielder Matt den Dekker cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Las Vegas. He’ll have the right to elect free agency now or at season’s end.
- Outfielder Isaac Galloway is on his way to the Majors to make his MLB debut with the Marlins, the club announced. It’s a long time coming for an eleven-year pro who has never before tasted the majors. Through 356 plate appearances this year at Triple-A, Galloway carries a .262/.315/.429 triple-slash.
- Galloway’s contract was selected following the trade of Cameron Maybin to the Mariners, who opened a spot for Maybin by moving right-hander Dan Altavilla from the 10-day DL to the 60-day DL in yet another 40-man move. Similarly, Cubs righty Justin Hancock was transferred to the 60-day disabled list in order to open a spot for Brandon Kintzler, who was acquired from the Nationals today.
- The Orioles are selecting the contract of right-handed reliever Cody Carroll, who will step into the roster spot of Kevin Gausman following today’s trade to Atlanta. Carroll landed with the Baltimore organization in the recent swap that sent reliever Zach Britton to the Yankees.
- First baseman Ryan O’Hearn had his contract selected by the Royals, per a team announcement. Infielder Cheslor Cuthbert moved to the 60-day DL to open a spot. It’s the first crack at the majors for O’Hearn, who’ll get the call despite tepid results (.232/.322/.391) this year at Triple-A.
- Righty Warwick Saupold cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A by the Tigers. The Aussie hurler threw 34 1/3 innings of 4.46 ERA ball this year in Detroit, but managed only 16 strikeouts and a 6.1% swinging-strike rate in that span.
Cleveland DFAing Field surprises me. He had started out really well at AAA. My choice would have been Eric Stamets.
I didn’t look at how Field had been doing in Columbus, but I would have kept him just because he’s an outfielder that isn’t totally terrible.
Agreed on Stamets though; if he hits his ceiling he’s a utility guy at best and he won’t do that if he keeps fighting the Mendoza line in AAA.
Especially considering they could have put Bradley Zimmer on the 60 day DL since he is out for the next 8-10 months.
Plus he has a great base name
Good for Galloway. I was wondering if he would get his shot
Every move the cubs make is golden
Way to go cubbies
Mets holding no punches. It ain’t much but they’re all in. That’s what she said.
21 – 1 in the bottom of the 8th!
Can they get any worse?
Well, yes. It went to 25-1.
The holy trinity of Theo, Jed, Jason have done it again for the Cubs. Brilliant moves at the trade deadline. Acquired quality players while holding on to all of their top prospects. All of the other teams in baseball will fear the Cubs for years to come.
Agreed. I don’t know how they do what they do, but man, do they do it well.
Well O’Hearn didn’t take long to hit his first career jack!
Dodgers inability to get a quality arm(s) while continuing their misguided notion of amping up offense will lead them to an early playoff exit, if they even get that far. Machado a nice luxury get, but they need shut down arms, not the slop behind Jansen that exist now.
Axford good for now and their is still waiver trade deadline next month.
“not the slop behind Jansen that exist now” well since Jansen is the closer there’s no one behind him, in front of him, well yeah.
Carroll’s gonna be a stud
The cubs prospects are the best in baseball. End of story
You’re a troll.
Hes not wrong though. Glayber Torres is a superstar in a very short time. Who was the Cubs last true prospect to make the all star game in his rookie year. Kris Bryant was already well established when he was finally called up. Now he’s top 3 among all 3rd Baseman in baseball
Eloy Jimenez is gonna be a star.
Just because they are no longer in the Cubs organization doesnt mean they aren’t the best.
Does “Glayber Torres” look right when you type it?
Good god there is cub trolls abound here. Cubs did the best they can hope for. Maybe the minor leaguers will take steps forward creating more interesting trade pieces. I firmly believe Miguel Amaya is the next big thing in cubs prospect rankings. Could be as high as top 25 this fall/winter. Rest of farm needs to take big steps. Although, I do love their international signings. Should bring more depth to the 2nd and 3rd tier prospects.
I can see Amaya splitting time with Contreras. It’s not gonna be easy. Willson is by far the best catcher in baseball defensively at least. Sal Perez and. Yadier Molina are still among the top. Buster is probably still top 10. He just cant hold Contreras’ nut sack. He’s a shell of his former self.
Amaya will be dealt for a real need before they start moving Contreras around.. There’s no need to do that, They’re going to need a starter next year and Amaya is their best piece to make that happen.
Caratini isnt a bad option for a trade piece. Contreras plays left and 1st as well. He played 3rd this year too. They wont move him around that much. Why do they need another pitcher? They can find a bad contract deal for chatwood. And who knows. Chatwood could be Cy young next year. Look at edwin Jackson he was horrible for his last 4 teams including the Cubs. He’s done very good for Oakland.