Athletics Select Brett Harris
2024/05/athletics-to-select-brett-harris.htmlIn 2022, Harris split his time between High-A and Double-A, hitting a combined .290/.374/.475 for a 123 wRC+. … They had already cleared one active roster spot by optioning first baseman Ryan Noda after Wednesday's game and also optioned shortstop Nick Allen today.
Pirates Option Henry Davis
2024/05/pirates-option-henry-davis.htmlRodriguez didn't hit much in his debut either but the Pirates seemed to prefer him behind the plate, based on the way they handled the playing time last year. … Fellow backstop Henry Davis was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move.
The Opener: Brewers, Cubs, Eovaldi, Mets
2024/05/the-opener-brewers-cubs-eovaldi-mets.htmlWesneski will take the ball opposite right-hander Joe Ross (5.40 ERA) at 1:20pm local time this afternoon. … That one-game gap in the standings means that this weekend's three-game set between the clubs at Wrigley Field could allow Chicago the opportunity to take the lead over Milwaukee or allow the Brewers to take a more commanding lead in the divisional race.
D-Backs Acquire Matt Bowman From Twins
2024/05/d-backs-acquire-matt-bowman-from-twins.htmlBowman pitched five times, tossing 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball. … Arizona optioned southpaw Blake Walston to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding active roster transaction.
Mets Promote Christian Scott
2024/05/mets-to-promote-christian-scott.htmlRegardless of how long Scott spends in the bigs for the rest of the season, he won't be able to earn a full year of service time since the campaign is already more than a month old. … Right-hander Dedniel Nunez and left-hander Danny Young were optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding moves.
The Twins’ Quietly Elite Catcher
2024/05/ryan-jeffers-breakout-twins-catcher.html1 overall pick Joe Mauer went from ballyhooed prospect to three-time batting champion and 2009 American League MVP. … Along the way, the Twins succeeded in developing one high-end offensive catcher -- Mitch Garver -- but struggled to keep him healthy.
The Royals’ Outfield Drought
2024/05/the-royals-outfield-drought.htmlPut more concisely: a lot is going right in Kansas City! It’s a good time to be a Royals fan – perhaps not relative to 2014-15 but certainly relative to the eight years since that consecutive pair of World Series appearances. … Lefty Cole Ragans hasn’t been quite as dominant as he was following the trade to acquire him from the Rangers last year but has nonetheless looked like a quality big league starter.
Dodgers Reinstate Walker Buehler, Place Joe Kelly On IL
2024/05/dodgers-to-reinstate-walker-buehler-on-monday.htmlThe two-time All-Star went on the injured list 12 starts into the '22 season with a flexor strain. … He tossed five innings of one-run ball for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
Angels Release Aaron Hicks
2024/05/angels-release-aaron-hicks.htmlHe'd be paid the prorated $740K league minimum for any time spent in the majors with New York on the…… That clearly wasn't the way the Angels envisioned his tenure when they inked him to a major league deal over the winter.
Astros Notes: McCormick, Javier, Urquidy, Hader
2024/05/astros-notes-mccormick-javier-urquidy-hader.htmlThe rookie could be in line for regular playing time on the grass after hitting 13 homers in 25 games for Triple-A Sugar Land. … Infielder Jacob Amaya was recalled in his place, while the Astros also brought up Trey Cabbage (a move first reported by Ari Alexander of KPRC 2) to take the spot vacated when they optioned Jose Abreu last night.
Rangers Notes: Scherzer, Mahle, Rocker, Church
2024/05/rangers-notes-scherzer-mahle-rocker-church.htmlThe original thought was that Scherzer would be sidelined into June, but the Rangers held off on placing the three-time Cy Young winner on the 60-day injured list with his recovery ahead of schedule. … Right-hander Max Scherzer has made one rehab start already and was slated for a second one but will be delayed a few days after experiencing some soreness in his right thumb, GM Chris Young told the Rangers beat last night (X link via Kennedi Landry of MLB.com).
Red Sox Designate Vladimir Gutierrez For Assignment
2024/05/red-sox-designate-vladimir-gutierrez-for-assignment.htmlWith Triston Casas on the injured list and unlikely to return any time soon, the Sox have been looking outside the organization for help at first base. … The Red Sox announced that they have signed first baseman Dominic Smith to a one-year contract.
Tim Dierkes’ MLB Mailbag: Mason Miller, Vlad Jr., Orioles, White Sox, Marlins, And More
2024/05/tim-dierkes-mlb-mailbag-mason-miller-vlad-jr-orioles-white-sox-marlins-and-more.htmlSo the cold-hearted logical answer is for the A's to trade Miller as soon as possible, as he might be at peak value and could be a lot less valuable the next time this organization has a realistic shot at contending. … As explained here, we have been writing Trade Rumors Front Office originals such as this one for the last four years or so, but moving forward they'll be available on the website and not just in subscribers' inboxes.
The NL Rookie Of The Year Field Is Loaded
2024/05/the-nl-rookie-of-the-year-field-is-loaded.htmlJones has walked fewer than 4% of his opponents, and while he'll probably have a tough time maintaining quite that level, he's getting opposing hitters to flail aimlessly at stuff off the plate. … In my subscriber chat last week, a questioner asked which players I'd take as respective Rookies of the Year.
Red Sox Acquire Bailey Horn From White Sox
2024/04/red-sox-acquire-bailey-horn-from-white-sox.htmlThe Sox reacquired their one-time draftee in a deal that sent minor league pitcher Matt Thompson to the Cubs. … The southpaw has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester.
Mike Trout To Undergo Knee Surgery
2024/04/mike-trout-to-undergo-knee-surgery.htmlThe club hasn't provided a timetable but expect Trout back this season, though Gonzalez and Passan report that four to six weeks would be a best-case scenario, with the caveat that doctors will need to get a closer look. … But that performance is now put on pause, the latest setback for a player who has become frustratingly injury prone in recent years.
Brewers Promote Tyler Black
2024/04/brewers-expected-to-promote-tyler-black.htmlHe was limited to 283 plate appearances in 64 games due to a fractured scapula but drew 45 walks while getting punched out 44 times, leading to respective rates of 15.9% and 15.5%. … Miley was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open up a 40-man spot while Miller was optioned to make room on the active roster.
Orioles Notes: Tate, Kimbrel, Norby
2024/04/orioles-rumors-dillon-tate-optioned-connor-norby-timeline.htmlHe's missed time along the way, including a season-long absence just last year while he battled a flexor strain. … The Orioles announced last night that right-hander Dillon Tate has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, thus opening a roster spot for lefty Cionel Perez to return from the injured list.
Twins Notes: Correa, Martin, Duran, Sands
2024/04/twins-notes-correa-martin-duran-sands.html5 overall pick showed strong contact skills (17.6% strikeout rate) and defensive versatility with time at each of second base, left field and center field. … Infielder/outfielder Austin Martin was optioned to Triple-A St.
Who Could The Marlins Trade This Summer?
2024/04/who-could-the-marlins-trade-this-summer.htmlTampa Bay occasionally made key deals at atypical times on the schedule, including trading Austin Meadows just before Opening Day in 2022 and swapping Willy Adames for Drew Rasmussen and J.P. … Whatever slim hope they had of competing for a playoff spot entering the season is gone.
The Opener: Yankees, Orioles, Yoshida, Royals
2024/04/the-opener-yankees-orioles-yoshida-royals.htmlThe top two teams in a crowded AL East division are set to clash for the first time this season in a four-game set that starts tonight. … Baltimore sits just one game back of New York entering play, but the Yankees that have been the hotter team of late.
AL East Notes: Kimbrel, Irvin, Kahnle, Whitlock
2024/04/al-east-notes-kimbrel-irvin-kahnle-whitlock.htmlIf Kimbrel needs some recovery time, Yennier Cano or Danny Coulombe are the likeliest candidates to move into closer duties, which would then necessitate another arm being shuffled into the bullpen. … Overall, the 35-year-old has performed as expected after signing a one-year deal worth $13MM in guaranteed money last winter, as Baltimore was looking for a ninth-inning specialist after Felix Bautista was lost to Tommy John surgery.
Angels Select Zac Kristofak
2024/04/angels-to-select-zac-kristofak.htmlIt's not currently clear how long the 35-year-old veteran will be out of action, though it appears that Kristofak will take over his spot in the bullpen for the time being. … The Angels will have one week to either trade Herget or attempt to pass him through waivers.
Marlins Place Avisail Garcia On 10-Day Injured List
2024/04/marlins-to-place-avisail-garcia-on-10-day-injured-list.htmlWhile it's not yet clear how long Garcia will be on the shelf, his previous hamstring strains with the club have typically sidelined him for about a month at a time. … Nonetheless, Myers figures to be part of the club's rotating outfield mix alongside Jesus Sanchez and Nick Gordon, serving as a right-handed complement to the pair of lefties.
Red Sox Designate Joely Rodriguez For Assignment, Recall Naoyuki Uwasawa
2024/04/red-sox-designate-joely-rodriguez-for-assignment-recall-naoyuki-uwasawa.htmlWhile Uwasawa did not strike out many batters during his time in Nippon Professional Baseball, it's impossible to deny that the right-hander was effective. … That includes excellent results in 2023, when he posted a 2.96 ERA in 170 innings despite the aforementioned low strikeout rate.