Trevor Story Exits With Left Shoulder Pain
2024/04/trevor-story-exits-with-left-shoulder-pain.htmlRed Sox shortstop Trevor Story injured his shoulder on Friday as he dove to field a groundball.
White Sox Select Robbie Grossman, Designate Alex Speas
2024/04/white-sox-select-robbie-grossman-designate-alex-speas.htmlThe White Sox on Friday announced that they've placed Eloy Jimenez on the 10-day injured list with an adductor strain, selected the contract of veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman, and designated right-hander Alex Speas for assignment in order to open a roster spot for Grossman.
Orioles Trade Diego Castillo To Twins
2024/04/orioles-trade-diego-castillo-twins.htmlThe Orioles announced Friday that they've traded minor league infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo to the Twins in exchange for cash.
Blue Jays Designate Wes Parsons For Assignment
2024/04/blue-jays-designate-wes-parsons-for-assignment.htmlThe Blue Jays have selected the contract of right-hander Paolo Espino from Triple-A Buffalo and designated right-hander Wes Parsons for assignment in a corresponding move, the team announced Friday.
NL Notes: Pham, Contreras, Cabrera, Garrett, Uhlman
2024/04/nl-notes-pham-contreras-cabrera-garrett-uhlman.htmlCabrera already made one 43-pitch rehab start on March 31, and his next outing is planned for Friday.
Diamondbacks Activate Randal Grichuk
2024/04/diamondbacks-expected-to-activate-randal-grichuk-on-friday.htmlApril 4: Randal Grichuk appears to be on the verge of his Diamondbacks debut, as John Gambadoro of 98.7FM Phoenix (X link) reports that the outfielder is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game with the Braves.
NL Central Notes: Candelario, Donovan, Taillon
2024/04/nl-central-notes-candelario-donovan-taillon.htmlHe said the team does not believe the injury is serious, but they will reevaluate Candelario on Friday before their series opener against the Mets.
Injury Notes: Lodolo, Cabrera, Garrett, Perez, Means, Bradish
2024/03/injury-notes-lodolo-cabrera-garrett-perez-means-bradish.htmlAs noted by MLB.com, Cabrera threw 39 pitches in a intrasquad scrimmage game earlier this week and a 20-pitch bullpen session on Friday, so the next step is a minor league rehab assignment that begins with a Triple-A start today.
Latest On Oakland’s Proposal To Keep A’s Through 2025-27 Seasons
2024/04/latest-on-oaklands-proposal-to-keep-as-through-2025-27-seasons.htmlSacramento was considered the favorite alternate spot besides a lease extension in Oakland, and John Shea and Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote on Friday that multiple league sources feel the Athletics will ultimately end up in Sacramento for a variety of reasons.
Marlins Select Vladimir Gutierrez
2024/03/marlins-to-select-vladimir-gutierrez.htmlAJ Puk last just two innings on Friday, leaving Miami relievers to pick up another seven innings of work.
Brandon Belt “Baffled” By Lack Of Offers In Free Agency
2024/03/brandon-belt-baffled-by-lack-of-offers-in-free-agency.htmlOn Friday, the veteran slugger discussed his enduring free agency in an appearance on The JD Bunkis Podcast.
Justin Steele Likely Headed To IL With Hamstring Injury
2024/03/justin-steele-likely-headed-to-il-with-hamstring-injury.htmlThe southpaw will undergo an MRI on Friday (per Montemurro), after which the team will likely have a better idea about the severity of his injury and how long he might spend on the IL.
Shohei Ohtani Reads Statement In Relation To Former Interpreter
2024/03/shohei-ohtani-reads-statement-in-relation-to-former-translator.htmlOn Friday, MLB announced that it its department of investigations formally began the process of investigating the matter.
The Opener: New Free Agents, Pending Transactions, Rule 5 Picks
2024/03/the-opener-new-free-agents-pending-transactions-rule-5-picks.htmlLast Friday marked the first of three uniform opt-out dates for all Article XX(B) free agents -- i.e., free agents with six-plus years of service who finished the prior season on a major league roster/injured list -- who signed minor league deals over the winter.
Matt Duffy Opts Out Of Minors Contract With Rangers
2024/03/matt-duffy-opts-out-of-minors-contract-with-rangers.htmlLast Friday was the deadline for Article XX(B) free agents like Duffy to use the opt-out clauses in the minors contracts, thus giving their teams 48 hours to decide on either releasing the player or adding them to the Opening Day roster.
Angels Release Drew Pomeranz
2024/03/angels-release-drew-pomeranz.htmlPomeranz and Jake Marisnick were two Article XX(B) free agents who had the ability to opt out of their minor league deals on Friday if they weren't added to the Angels' Opening Day roster, and while Pomeranz is moving on, Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group writes that Marisnick won't make the team but isn't exercising his opt-out clause.
Latest On Rays’ Roster Plans
2024/03/latest-on-rays-roster-plans.html10:57am: The Rays reassigned right-handers Naoyuki Uwasawa, Burch Smith, and Joe Record, catchers Francisco Mejia and Rob Brantly, and outfielder Jake Mangum to their minor league camp on Friday.
Pirates Release Chase Anderson
2024/03/chase-anderson-expected-to-opt-out-of-deal-with-pirates.htmlAnderson is among a host of veterans who faced opt-out decisions on Friday.
Pirates Option Liover Peguero
2024/03/pirates-option-liover-peguero.htmlThe Pirates announced Friday evening that they've optioned infielder Liover Peguero and lefty reliever Jose Hernandez to Triple-A Indianapolis.
White Sox Sign Robbie Grossman To Minor League Deal
2024/03/white-sox-sign-robbie-grossman.htmlThe White Sox announced Friday that they've signed free agent outfielder Robbie Grossman to a minor league deal.
Nationals Release Zach Davies, Reassign Several Top Prospects To Minor League Camp
2024/03/nationals-release-zach-davies-reassign-several-top-prospects-to-minor-league-camp.htmlThe Nationals announced Friday that they've released veteran right-hander Zach Davies, who'd been in camp on a minor league contract.
Reds Grant Mike Ford His Release
2024/03/reds-release-mike-ford.htmlThe Reds announced Friday that first baseman/designated hitter Mike Ford was reassigned to minor league camp, indicating he won't make the team's Opening Day roster.
Casey Mize, Reese Olson Win Rotation Spots With Tigers; Matt Manning Optioned To Triple-A
2024/03/casey-mize-reese-olson-win-rotation-spots-with-tigers-matt-manning-optioned-to-triple-a.htmlThe Tigers announced Friday that they've optioned right-hander Matt Manning to Triple-A Toledo.
Diamondbacks Release Elvis Andrus
2024/03/diamondbacks-release-elvis-andrus.htmlThe Diamondbacks announced Friday that they've released shortstop Elvis Andrus, who'd been in camp on a minor league deal.
Brown: Astros “Not Actively” Pursuing Starting Pitching
2024/03/brown-astros-not-actively-pursuing-starting-pitching.htmlOn Friday evening, reports emerged that Houston was making a push for the defending NL Cy Young winner.