NL West Notes: Kelly, Buehler, Cobb
2024/04/nl-west-notes-kelly-buehler-cobb.htmlNick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic adds that, per manager Torey Lovullo, Kelly has already undergone an MRI and is going to head back to Phoenix to be evaluated by team doctors.
Astros Place Cristian Javier On 15-Day Injured List
2024/04/astros-place-cristian-javier-on-15-day-injured-list.htmlThe 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.
Twins Notes: Lewis, Duran, Kepler
2024/04/twins-notes-lewis-duran-kepler.htmlAdding Lewis's bat back to the lineup would surely provide a huge boost for Minnesota, as the club has scuffled to a 7-12 record in the early going this season while posting a collective wRC+ of just 78, good for bottom three in the majors.
Giants Acquire Mitch White
2024/04/giants-acquire-mitch-white.htmlMaking room for White on the 40-man roster is Cobb, who has spent the entire season to this point on the IL after undergoing hip surgery this past offseason.
Yankees Outright Kevin Smith
2024/04/yankees-outright-kevin-smith.htmlGoing forward, Smith will serve as non-roster depth for the Yankees and hope for another opportunity to join the club's…
Rangers Designate Jared Walsh For Assignment
2024/04/rangers-designate-jared-walsh-for-assignment.htmlGoing forward, the Rangers will have seven days to either trade, release, or waive the veteran.
Rays Select Erasmo Ramirez
2024/04/rays-select-erasmo-ramirez.htmlRays manager Kevin Cash told MLB.com and other media last week that Walls hadn't had any setbacks in his recovery, but was "just not going as quick as maybe we had originally anticipated," creating some doubt as to when exactly Walls will be back in action.
Francisco Alvarez To Undergo Thumb Surgery
2024/04/mets-place-francisco-alvarez-on-10-day-injured-list.html1:02PM: "We know for sure it's going to be more than 10 days" for Alvarez's recovery, Mendoza told MLB.com's Anthony DiComo and other reporters.
Pirates’ Jason Delay Undergoes Knee Surgery
2024/04/pirates-jason-delay-undergoes-knee-surgery.htmlDelay only made one appearance before going on the shelf.
Rockies Place Kyle Freeland On Injured List With Elbow Strain
2024/04/rockies-place-kyle-freeland-on-injured-list-with-elbow-strain.htmlBlack later explained to MLB Network Radio that a stomach virus was going around the club and a couple of guys on the team were not even present at the ballpark, meaning there was essentially no position player bench to draw from, which is why Freeland was tapped for the unusual assignment.
Drew Pomeranz Re-Signs With Dodgers On Minor League Deal
2024/04/drew-pomeranz-opts-out-of-dodgers-deal.htmlThe Padres made a bet that Pomeranz could continue performing in that manner, signing him to a four-year, $32MM deal going into 2020.
Odell Jones Passes Away
2024/04/odell-jones-passes-away.htmlHe kept his no-hitter going into the ninth, until it was broken up by a one-out single off the bat of Ron Washington, now the manager of the Angels.
Marlins To Call Up Roddery Muñoz For MLB Debut
2024/04/marlins-to-call-up-roddery-munoz-for-mlb-debut.htmlThe Marlins are going to bring up right-hander Roddery Munoz as the 27th man for tomorrow's double-header, per Isaac Azout of Fish on First.
Braves Select Luke Williams
2024/04/braves-select-luke-williams.htmlGoing back to the start of 2022, he has hit .267/.356/.435 for a wRC+ of 97.
The Opener: Montgomery, Verlander, Yankees
2024/04/the-opener-montgomery-verlander-yankees.htmlThe 31-year-old enjoyed an excellent season with the Cardinals and Rangers last year, pitching to a 3.20 ERA in 32 regular season starts before going on to post a 2.90 ERA with Texas in the postseason en route to the first World Series championship in franchise history.
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.
Yankees Claim Taylor Trammell, Designate Kevin Smith
2024/04/yankees-claim-taylor-trammell-designate-kevin-smith.htmlHe was flipped to the Padres in the 2019 deal that sent Trevor Bauer to the Reds and Yasiel Puig to Cleveland, then was traded again, going to the Mariners in the 2020 deal that also sent Ty France and Andres Munoz to Seattle.
Which Hot Or Cold Starts Are For Real?
2024/04/which-hot-or-cold-starts-are-for-real.htmlLast year, the club was 45-36 through the end of June, but mounting injuries led to them going 20-33 through July and August.
The Opener: Leiter, Taillon, Rehab Assignments
2024/04/the-opener-leiter-taillon-rehab-assignments.htmlTaillon's return could see the Cubs push youngster Ben Brown, who has dominated with a 1.23 ERA in 14 2/3 innings of work since joining the club's rotation, into a relief role, though it's possible the club could make another move like optioning young lefty Jordan Wicks or going with a six-man rotation if they want to keep Brown in a starting capacity.
Kyle Hendricks’ Tough Start
2024/04/kyle-hendricks-tough-start.htmlHendricks certainly isn't going to continue running an ERA above 12.00.
Red Sox Place Garrett Whitlock On Injured List Due To Oblique Strain
2024/04/red-sox-place-garrett-whitlock-on-injured-list-due-to-oblique-strain.htmlHe was off to a strong start to the season, having posted an earned run average of 1.96 through his first four starts, though he wasn't going to maintain a .265 batting average on balls in play nor an 87.4% strand rate.
Rockies Place Kris Bryant On Injured List Due To Back Strain
2024/04/rockies-place-kris-bryant-on-injured-list-due-to-back-strain.htmlGoing into the 2022 season, the Rockies and Bryant agreed to a seven-year, $182MM contract.
Brewers Select Tobias Myers, Designate Vladimir Gutierrez For Assignment
2024/04/brewers-select-tobias-myers-designate-vladimir-gutierrez-for-assignment.htmlBaseball America considered him the Rays' #15 prospect going into 2018, which was on the heels of a strong 2017 performance wherein Myers tossed 56 minors league innings with a 3.54 earned run average, 31.9% strikeout rate and 4.4% walk rate.
Guardians Acquire Pedro Avila
2024/04/guardians-to-acquire-pedro-avila.htmlSince he's out of options, Avila can't be sent to the minors without going through waivers.
Twins Notes: Wallner, Larnach, Correa, Duran
2024/04/twins-notes-wallner-larnach-correa-duran.htmlPaul while recalling Trevor Larnach.(Declan Goff of SKOR North was first to report the move.) Larnach got the nod in left field for tonight's loss to the Orioles, going 1-4 in his season debut.