Here are some of the day’s notable minor transactions …
- The Yankees have a minors deal in place with veteran southpaw Rex Brothers, per Jon Heyman of Fancred (via Twitter). Brothers, who’ll turn 31 tomorrow, still has an intriguingly high-powered left arm — he pumped 97 in his lone MLB appearance in 2018 — that’s capable of racking up swings and misses. Unfortunately, Brothers has also been exceedingly prone to issuing free passes over his career. Last year, at Triple-A, he recorded a 56:44 K/BB ratio in 40 2/3 frames. It’s an extreme profile, but the Yanks will take a shot at trying to harness the upside. At a minimum, the team will add an experienced reliever to its depth mix.
- As expected, the Royals have brought back a trio of recently non-tendered (non-arb-eligible) players. The club announced minor-league pact with former top prospect Bubba Starling, righty Jason Adam, and first bagger Samir Duenez. Starling, certainly, is the most notable member of this group given his status as a former fifth overall draft pick. He’s now 26 years of age and still trying t work things out in the upper minors. The Royals are obviously still pleased with his effort level and think there may be something more in the tank. At a minimum, the organization would surely like to see what he can do if he’s at full health for a complete season.
No southpaws in the bullpen but don’t want Brothers…
Edit: No LHP in bullpen outside their closer
Chapman?
Lol
now I disagree with x. Rex can be a comeback candidate..heck he had a few good seasons in Col….that’s not a pitcher place.
so a minor league deal with a contention team I sniff comeback.
As currently configured, Tarpley actually IS in the pen when you look at the depth chart.
Two bullpen signing will push him to AAA, but as currently constructed – he’s in there.
They will when they sign Britton
Even Andrew Miller..I’d love that reunion
Rex Brothers = Joe Kelly on steroids with all the walks.
Absolutely love this signing.
Rex Brothers with the Bronx Bombers.
Yankees always find a way to buy the best players in the game…wouldnt surprise me to see them land both Harper and Machado and even sign tulo to the league minimum and watch him rip it up…The Red Sox are still the champs…but the bronx bombers will give them a run for their money next season
I hope it’s a dogfight in 2019.
Very slim chance they get both. Not even sure they get one of them. If Yankees low ball them like they did Corbin, they won’t get either. The days of “Come play with the Yankees because we are the Yankees” is over.
A minors signing. If he finds plate, could be a good call up mid season. If not thanks for stopping by.
Bubba Starling??? Really??? Its time to cut bait with him!!!
Yeah he sucks! To make matters worse, the Royals could have gotten Francisco Lindor instead of him. Francisco Lindor!!!
Some late bloomers?
Rex BBrothers
44 walks in 40 innings? What could possibly go wrong?