Josh Harrison Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Josh Harrison.
Free Agent Rumors: Harrison, Kimbrel, Norris, Angels
2018/12/craig-kimbrel-rumors-red-sox-josh-harrison-nationals.htmlThe Nationals have had a pair of "brief" meetings with Josh Harrison's representatives at MSM Sports, tweets Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. … While there's mutual interest, Dougherty reports that Harrison's camp is also looking "closely" at other landing spots as well.
Quick Hits: Maxwell, Nats, Marwin, Twins, Herrera, Cubs, DeRosa
2018/12/quick-hits-maxwell-nats-marwin-twins-herrera-cubs-derosa.htmlThe Nationals have shown reported interest in free-agent infielder Josh Harrison, though they "seem to prefer" Marwin Gonzalez to him, Thomas Boswell of the Washington Post writes. … Most (if not all) teams would take Gonzalez over Harrison, which is why the former figures to rake in an especially lucrative payday this offseason.
At Least 5 Teams Interested In Josh Harrison
2018/12/at-least-5-teams-interested-in-josh-harrison.htmlJosh Harrison had a year to forget in 2018, leading the Pirates to buy out the veteran infielder after the season and end a relationship that began in 2009. … Nevertheless, no fewer than five teams have shown interest in Harrison this offseason, according to Fancred's Jon Heyman, who lists the Astros and Giants among clubs that have at least considered the 31-year-old.
Free Agent Rumblings: Cruz, Corbin, Marwin, Harrison, Chirinos
2018/11/yankees-patrick-corbin-rumors-astros-nelson-cruz-white-sox.htmlMeanwhile, former Pirate Josh Harrison, a quality defender at second base with experience at third base and in the outfield corners, has generated some interest from the likes of the Yankees, Reds and Nationals, among others, per Heyman.
Pirates To Decline Option Over Josh Harrison, Jung Ho Kang
2018/10/pirates-to-decline-option-over-josh-harrison.htmlThe Pirates will decline their club option over infielder Josh Harrison, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter link). … Rather than a $10.5MM payday, Harrison will take a $1MM buyout and head onto the open market.
Central Notes: Mauer, Perez, Bader, Cardinals, Kang, Pirates
2018/09/central-notes-mauer-perez-bader-cardinals-kang-pirates.htmlHuntington said the Pirates will "keep the door open" about possibly re-signing Mercer and Josh Harrison, though Mercer seems the better bet of the duo to return, as Mercer can fill the part-time role behind Kevin Newman at short. … Harrison Bader will be the Cardinals' incumbent center fielder going into 2019, GM Michael Girsch told MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch and other media today.
NL Notes: Giants, Fowler, Pirates
2018/09/nl-notes-giants-fowler-pirates.htmlJosh Harrison and Jordy Mercer were both removed from today's game in the middle of an inning, so the two veteran Pirates infielders could receive a round of applause from the home crowd in what is likely to be their final game at PNC Park in the black-and-gold. … Mercer is a free agent, and Pittsburgh is expected to decline its $10.5MM club option on Harrison for 2019, leaving room for Adam Frazier and Kevin Newman expected to take over at second base and shortstop next year.
Josh Harrison Clears Trade Waivers
2018/08/josh-harrison-clears-trade-waivers.htmlPirates utilityman Josh Harrison has cleared revocable trade waivers, per Jon Heyman of Fancred (via Twitter). … It's still notable, though, that Harrison is now among the players known to have cleared waivers.
Dodgers Looking Into Multiple Potential Infield Targets
2018/07/dodgers-looking-into-multiple-potential-infield-targets.htmlAnd Josh Harrison of the Pirates is also of some interest, per Mike Berardino of the St. … Cabrera has more extensive time at short and third, while Harrison has also played all over.
Central Notes: Cardinals, Brewers, Bucs, Royals
2018/05/central-notes-cardinals-brewers-bucs-royals.htmlThe Pirates plan to activate second baseman Josh Harrison from the disabled list Sunday, manager Clint Hurdle told Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and other reporters Saturday. … Harrison has been out since mid-April with a fractured left hand, and fellow second base options Sean Rodriguez, Max Moroff and Adam Frazier haven't been particularly productive in his absence.
Injury Notes: Beltre, Cubs, Bucs, Tribe, Candelario
2018/05/injury-notes-beltre-cubs-bucs-tribe-candelario.htmlPirates second baseman Josh Harrison will begin a rehab assignment Monday at the Double-A level, Cory Giger of the Altoona Mirror reports (Twitter link). … Harrison has been on the shelf since suffering a fractured left hand on April 15.
Josh Harrison Out Six Weeks With Fractured Hand
2018/04/josh-harrison-out-six-weeks-with-fractured-hand.htmlThe Pirates announced on Monday that second baseman Josh Harrison sustained a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand when he was hit by a Jose Urena fastball in yesterday's game. … Harrison, 30, has gotten off to a .263/.328/.351 slash with a homer, two doubles and a stolen base through his first 14 games (64 plate appearances).
NL Central Notes: Nottingham, Senzel, Harrison
2018/04/nl-central-notes-nottingham-senzel-harrison.htmlPirates infielder Josh Harrison is undergoing further evaluations today after being hit by a pitch in Sunday's game against the Marlins, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes. … Harrison was hit on the forearm by a 96 mph fastball from Jose Urena and exited the game rather to stay in and run for himself.
Latest On Pirates’ Josh Harrison
2018/02/latest-on-pirates-josh-harrison.htmlAfter the Pirates traded franchise cornerstones Andrew McCutchen and Gerrit Cole last month, utilityman Josh Harrison suggested he'd like to play elsewhere if "the team does not expect to contend this year or next." The Pirates haven't done anything to assuage Harrison since then, he explained to reporters (including Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) when he showed up to camp on Sunday. … Regarding a conversation he had with general manager Neal Huntington, Harrison said: "At the end of the day there wasn’t anything said or done that was like, aw man, I can breathe easy.
East Notes: Marlins, Arroyo, E-Rod, Mets
2018/02/east-notes-marlins-arroyo-e-rod-mets.htmlIn addition, the Mets are reportedly reluctant to bring back second baseman Neil Walker, and aren't getting any traction in their efforts to acquire Josh Harrison from the Pirates.
NL East Notes: Acuna, Harrison, Brinson
2018/01/nl-east-notes-acuna-harrison-brinson.htmlThe Mets are maintaining a dialogue with the Pirates on infielder Josh Harrison as they look to bolster their lineup, tweets Mike Puma of the New York Post. … New York has been oft-linked to Harrison, and the Pirates have reportedly expressed interest in young outfielder Brandon Nimmo.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Mets, Domingo, Nationals, Kipnis
2018/01/rosenthals-latest-mets-domingo-nationals-kipnis.htmlThey're interested in free agents Eduardo Nunez, Todd Frazier and former Met Neil Walker, while also exploring the possibility of adding Josh Harrison via trade.
NL Central Notes: Darvish, Brewers, Harrison, Cubs
2018/01/nl-central-notes-darvish-brewers-harrison-cubs.htmlThere has been speculation all winter long that the Pirates would trade Josh Harrison, especially after the team dealt key veterans Andrew McCutchen and Gerrit Cole and Harrison suggested he might like to be the next man out the door. … And a rival GM tells Gammons (see the above link) that he thinks it's actually increasingly likely that Harrison will remain aboard the Bucs' ship.
Pirates Notes: Fan Base, Rivero, Harrison, Trades, Kang
2018/01/pirates-notes-fan-base-rivero-harrison-trades-kang.htmlIn a late response to Josh Harrison's comments revealing a desire to be traded, Pirates GM Neal Huntington expressed that he wants the team to win "sooner than later" (via Adam Berry of MLB.com). … "We want what's best for this organization." Yet although he attempts to differentiate the team's moves from a rebuild, it's interesting that he describes the 2018 club as "a group of players that's going to show up every day to defy the odds." It's hard to imagine that these comments will ease Harrison's mind about the Pirates' ability to compete in the coming season.
NL East Notes: Yelich, Mets, Arrieta, Rizzo
2018/01/braves-trade-rumors-ronald-acuna-christian-yelich-marlins.htmlThere have been suggestions that young outfielder Brandon Nimmo could be on the table if the Mets and Pirates discuss a Josh Harrison trade, though the Post's Mike Puma tweeted today that the Mets "aren't particularly enthusiastic" about the idea of trading Nimmo for Harrison.
Mets Rumors: Gonzalez, Infield, Nimmo, Harrison
2018/01/mets-trade-rumors-brandon-nimmo-pirates-josh-harrison.htmlNew York still believes Nimmo will develop into a quality big leaguer, though Rosenthal adds that the team believes he could be part of a package in talks with the Pirates regarding Josh Harrison. … Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News hears the same as Rosenthal, reporting that the Mets would indeed be willing to include Nimmo in a trade that would pry Harrison away from the Pirates.
Josh Harrison Suggests Pirates Trade Him If “Team Does Not Expect To Contend”
2018/01/josh-harrison-suggests-pirates-trade-him-if-team-does-not-expect-to-contend.htmlIn the wake of the recent trades that shipped Andrew McCutchen and Gerrit Cole out of Pittsburgh, speculation has turned to the status of veteran Josh Harrison -- another player that has long been mentioned as a candidate to be dealt. … After discussing his affinity for the team, city, and fans -- as well as for the departing players -- Harrison laid down a challenge of sorts to the Pirates front office.
Central Notes: Pirates, Harrison, Castellanos, Cubs
2018/01/central-notes-pirates-harrison-castellanos-cubs.htmlIn particular, Josh Harrison could be on the move -- a possibility that has been talked about for much of the winter. … Whether or not Harrison is also traded, the Pirates are expressing confidence that the roster can be a factor in the near term.
Mets Notes: Harrison, McCutchen, Lagares, Kendrick
2018/01/mets-notes-harrison-mccutchen-lagares-kendrick.htmlThe recent talks between the Mets and Pirates about Andrew McCutchen may have actually been more focused around Josh Harrison, who has long been cited as a Mets target for their hole at second base. … According to Puma, the Mets would've taken on the salaries of McCutchen ($14.75MM) and Harrison ($10MM in 2018, plus club options in 2019-20), preferring to give Pittsburgh salary relief rather than to deal prospects from New York's thin farm system.
AL East Notes: Bradley Jr., Yankees, Frazier, Orioles
2018/01/red-sox-trade-rumors-jackie-bradley-dodgers-yasiel-puig.htmlFor now, Andujar is viewed as the Yankees' starter at third base, though Heyman adds that the Yanks are exploring a number of avenues in the infield; in addition to Machado, they've shown interest in the Pirates' Josh Harrison and are keeping tabs on the free-agent market in case Todd Frazier's asking price drops to one year.