Twins Option Louie Varland, Select Ronny Henriquez
2024/04/twins-option-louie-varland-select-ronny-henriquez.htmlThe defending division champions are currently 7-13, putting them in a distant fourth place in the early going. … He'll head to Triple-A and look to get himself back in good form.
Astros Place Cristian Javier On 15-Day Injured List
2024/04/astros-place-cristian-javier-on-15-day-injured-list.htmlRight-hander Cristian Javier has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Nationals this afternoon and will be placed on the injured list, Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). … The southpaw made just two starts prior to going on the injured list at the beginning of the month but looked good in both of them, pitching to a 2.19 ERA with a 3.55 FIP and 10 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings of work.
Max Scherzer Ahead Of Schedule, Could Return In Early May
2024/04/rangers-rumors-max-scherzer-return-early-may.htmlA few weeks ago, GM Chris Young indicated the team wasn't going to place Scherzer on the 60-day injured list, however, as his rehab had progressed to the point that there was optimism he could return at some point in late May. … It's a fairly remarkable recovery and a welcome bit of good news for a Rangers club that opened the year with Scherzer, Jacob deGrom and Tyler Mahle on the injured list -- only to lose lefty Cody Bradford to an IL stint of his own after an excellent three-start run to begin his season.
The Opener: Leiter, Taillon, Rehab Assignments
2024/04/the-opener-leiter-taillon-rehab-assignments.htmlThe Cubs have weathered plenty of key injuries early in the 2024 campaign, ranging from staff ace Justin Steele suffering a hamstring strain on Opening Day to right fielder Seiya Suzuki being placed on the shelf with an oblique strain earlier this week. … That being said, the righty has looked good three appearances into his 2024 season, posting a 3.72 ERA at the Triple-A level while striking out an incredible 43.9% of batters faced against a walk rate of just 5.3%.
Cubs Place Seiya Suzuki On Injured List Due To Oblique Strain
2024/04/cubs-place-seiya-suzuki-on-injured-list-due-to-oblique-strain.htmlThe Cubs announced to reporters, including Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, that outfielder Seiya Suzuki has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. … But given the struggles up and down the lineup, perhaps there's a path for Canario to earn himself some more…
Francisco Lindor’s Slow Start Is Not Abnormal
2024/04/francisco-lindors-slow-start-is-not-abnormal.htmlBut early on, a batting average that starts with a zero or an ERA that has two digits before the decimal place can be a cause for concern. … Previously unremarkable players are suddenly looking like Hall-of-Famers while reliably good players now seem to be washed.
Mariners Promote Jonatan Clase, Place Dominic Canzone On Injured List
2024/04/mariners-to-promote-jonatan-clase.htmlCanzone indeed was placed on the injured list with a sprained AC joint. … Clase (who turns 22 next month) has struck out in 25.55% of his career minor league plate appearances, making him a bit of a three-true-outcomes style of player given that he draws a fair share of walks and has some good raw power.
Rangers Place Brock Burke On 15-Day Injured List
2024/04/rangers-place-brock-burke-on-15-day-injured-list.htmlFoscue was placed on the 10-day IL earlier this week due to a left oblique strain, and this rather quick shift to the 60-day IL indicates that Foscue's strain is a more severe variety. … The righty quietly had a 2.98 ERA in 48 1/3 innings for the A's in 2023, even if he enjoyed some good fortune in the form of a .264 BABIP and a 78% strand rate.
Red Sox Place Romy Gonzalez, Isaiah Campbell On Injured List
2024/04/red-sox-place-romy-gonzalez-isaiah-campbell-on-injured-list.htmlThe Red Sox announced that infielder Romy Gonzalez has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 11) due to a left wrist sprain. … That's why I'm just trying to keep working to get stronger, to get my shoulder back in a good way."
A’s Outright Zach Jackson
2024/04/as-outright-zach-jackson.htmlThe A's didn't place him on the minor league injured list, and injured players can't be placed on outright waivers. … It's likely there's some rust for Jackson following that 2023 injury, but he's presumably in good health.
Red Sox Place Trevor Story On Injured List With Shoulder Subluxation
2024/04/red-sox-place-trevor-story-on-injured-list-with-shoulder-subluxation.htmlThe Red Sox placed shortstop Trevor Story on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder subluxation this evening, per a team announcement. … Reyes has the most big league experience of that group, with a .255/.317/.363 slash line in 216 career big league games that's good for a wRC+ or 83, while Valdez's 87 wRC+ in 57 career major league appearances leads the group.
Jonathan Loaisiga To Undergo Season-Ending UCL Surgery
2024/04/jonathan-loaisiga-to-undergo-season-ending-ucl-surgery.htmlNew York already placed Loaisiga on the 60-day injured list yesterday with what was described as a right flexor strain, and the fact that the right-hander was immediately sent to the 60-day IL was an ominous hint that he might be facing a particularly serious injury. … From Loaisiga's own perspective, obviously the UCL injury is a huge blow on many levels, but a good and healthy season would've lined him up for a nice free agent deal.
Shane Bieber To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
2024/04/shane-bieber-to-undergo-tommy-john-surgery.htmlAs initially reported by MLB.com's Mandy Bell, right-hander Peter Strzelecki has been called to take Bieber's roster spot, now that the Guards have officially placed Bieber on the 15-day injured list. … Even if he pitches well after returning partway through the 2025 season, clubs might want to see a larger sample size of good health and good results before guaranteeing a nine-figure salary.
Nationals Place Victor Robles On Injured List
2024/04/victor-robles-suffers-left-hamstring-injury.htmlApril 4: The Nationals announced Thursday that Robles has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. … Martinez didn't offer much optimism after the game, telling reporters "I don’t want to assume anything, but [Robles] said he felt it pretty good" (per Nusbaum).
Josh Jung Out Eight To Ten Weeks Following Wrist Surgery
2024/04/josh-jung-out-eight-to-ten-weeks-following-wrist-surgery.htmlAn All-Star and the fourth-place finisher in 2023's AL Rookie of the Year voting, Jung carries a strong .271/.320/.483 slash in 534 plate appearances dating back to last season. … Texas also called up prospect Justin Foscue for his MLB debut, and while he's a bat-first option with more experience at second base, he could factor into the mix at third base in Jung's absence as well (though for the time being, a straightforward platoon with first baseman Jared Walsh makes good sense for the righty-hitting Foscue).
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2024/04/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs-16.htmlThe Cubs retained Cody Bellinger at a bargain price, replaced Marcus Stroman, found a potential first base solution, and supplemented their bullpen - all while staying below the first competitive balance tax threshold. … For a lot of teams, that's good enough.
Free Agent Prediction Contest Winners Notified
2024/04/free-agent-prediction-contest-winners-notified.htmlThe first, second, and third place finishers won cash prizes, and the entire top 15 snagged a free one-year subscription to Trade Rumors Front Office. … No one else exceeded 11 correct guesses, which was good for a .229 average.
Giants Designate Joey Bart For Assignment
2024/03/giants-designate-joey-bart-for-assignment.htmlBart continued to place in top-100 prospect rankings as recently as 2022, yet after posting solid numbers in his first two pro seasons, the catcher was promoted to the majors in 2020 without any Triple-A time. … Simply sticking as a big league regular would be a good outcome given how inconsistent Bart's pro career has been,…
Marlins Select Vladimir Gutierrez
2024/03/marlins-to-select-vladimir-gutierrez.htmlDaniel Alvarez Montes of El Extra Base reports that the Fish will likely option righty Declan Cronin to Triple-A Jacksonville in Gutierrez's place, noting that Cronin was packing up his locker following today's game. … But considering the fact that he made the Opening Day roster and has thus far pitched well, Cronin stands a…
Braves Place Sean Murphy On Injured List Due To Oblique Injury
2024/03/braves-to-place-sean-murphy-on-injured-list-due-to-oblique-injury.htmlTODAY: The Braves officially announced Murphy's placement on the 10-day IL, due to a strained left oblique. … As far as backup catchers go, few clubs could boast one as good as d'Arnaud, but he's clearly a drop-off from Murphy.
Twins Select Daniel Duarte, Place Anthony DeSclafani On 60-Day Injured List
2024/03/twins-select-daniel-duarte-place-anthony-desclafani-on-60-day-injured-list.htmlRight-hander Anthony DeSclafani, who's dealing with a season-jeopardizing elbow strain, has been placed on the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. … The K-BB profile is ugly, but Duarte averages nearly 96 mph on his heater and has a good slider, in addition to a track record of missing bats in the upper minors (26.8% strikeout rate in Triple-A).
Dylan Carlson To Be Placed On Injured List; Cardinals To Select Victor Scott II
2024/03/dylan-carlson-to-be-placed-on-injured-list-cardinals-to-select-victor-scott-ii.htmlIn his place, the Cardinals will select the contract of outfield prospect Victor Scott. … He seemed to be in good form this spring, having hit .271/.340/.521.
Pitchers Approaching Career Milestones In 2024
2024/03/pitchers-approaching-career-milestones-in-2024.htmlPerhaps 17 is a long shot, but if Verlander can get to that point, he'll pass Red Ruffing and move into 32nd place all-time. … Jansen and Kimbrel not only have a chance to finish the season in MLB's top five all-time saves leaders -- it seems quite likely both will get there with good health.
Jared Jones Makes Pirates’ Roster; Jared Triolo Likely To Be Named Second Baseman
2024/03/pirates-top-prospect-jared-jones-rotation-opening-day-jared-triolo-second-baseman.htmlPittsburgh will place catcher Yasmani Grandal and infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae on the 10-day injured list to begin the season. … The punchouts and good fortune on balls in play have both continued this spring.
Latest On MLBPA Leadership
2024/03/latest-on-mlbpa-leadership.htmlMonday evening, reports emerged that a contingent of players has voiced a desire for executive director Tony Clark to replace deputy director Bruce Meyer, swapping him out for 33-year-old lawyer Harry Marino, the former head of Advocates For Minor Leaguers who negotiated the sport's first minor league collective bargaining agreement alongside Meyer. … I think that’s good.