MLBTR Podcast Mailbag: José Abreu Demoted, The Positional Surplus Myth, Erick Fedde’s Trade Value And More
2024/05/mlbtr-podcast-mailbag-jose-abreu-demoted-the-positional-surplus-myth-erick-feddes-trade-value-and-more.htmlWhat is the current state of Tommy John surgery and longevity of pitchers after going under the knife? (22:00)…
Diamondbacks Select Brandon Hughes
2024/04/diamondbacks-select-brandon-hughes.htmlBut he found some struggles last year, going on and off the injured list throughout the season due to left knee inflammation.
Astros To Option José Abreu
2024/04/astros-to-option-jose-abreu.htmlAbreu, now 37, signed a three-year deal with a $58.5MM guarantee with the Astros going into 2023.
Twins Designate Matt Bowman For Assignment
2024/04/twins-designate-matt-bowman-for-assignment.htmlHis 57.9% ground ball rate is strong but he wasn't going to maintain a .056 batting average on balls in play nor a 90.9% strand rate.
Brewers Promote Tyler Black
2024/04/brewers-expected-to-promote-tyler-black.htmlBlack is not on the 40-man roster, so a corresponding move will be necessary, though Wade Miley could easily be transferred to the 60-day injured list since he is going to miss the rest of the season due to Tommy John surgery.
Seven Veterans With Opt-Out Opportunities Tomorrow
2024/04/seven-veterans-with-opt-out-opportunities-tomorrow.htmlHe made just five appearances for the Halos' top affiliate in Salt Lake before going on the minor league injured list on April 17.
White Sox Sign Jared Walsh To Minor League Deal
2024/04/white-sox-sign-jared-walsh-to-minor-league-deal.htmlNot knowing what’s going on, not understanding what’s happening with my body….And not being able to get answers, not being able to figure out why I can’t do basic tasks.
New Team Rumors Functionality On MLBTR Mobile Website
2024/04/new-team-rumors-functionality-on-mlbtr-mobile-website.htmlWe're going to make some improvements to simplify the Favorite Team picker, which currently shows NFL teams by default.
Dodgers Notes: Brasier, Heyward, Buehler
2024/04/dodgers-notes-brasier-heyward-buehler.htmlThe right-hander is going to make another start for Oklahoma City tomorrow, tweets Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.
Angels Designate Aaron Hicks For Assignment, Select Cole Tucker
2024/04/angels-designate-aaron-hicks-for-assignment-select-cole-tucker.htmlThe Angels are seemingly going to ride the hot hand and go with Adell next to Ward and Trout.
Jesús Luzardo Diagnosed With Mild Flexor Muscle Strain
2024/04/jesus-luzardo-diagnosed-with-mild-flexor-muscle-strain.htmlThat's undoubtedly good news for Luzardo and the Marlins, even if their season is going incredibly poorly.
Twins Notes: Correa, Martin, Duran, Sands
2024/04/twins-notes-correa-martin-duran-sands.htmlAs things stand, the Twins are going with Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober, Chris Paddack and rookie Simeon Woods Richardson in the rotation.
Yankees Recall Carlos Narváez For MLB Debut
2024/04/yankees-recall-carlos-narvaez-for-mlb-debut.htmlHe has since climbed the rungs of the minor league ladder, going down on strikes a fair bit but also drawing a fair number of walks and launching a few home runs.
Who Could The Marlins Trade This Summer?
2024/04/who-could-the-marlins-trade-this-summer.htmlThey're going to be deadline sellers.
Alex Bregman’s Slow Start Could Cost Him Millions
2024/04/alex-bregmans-slow-start-could-cost-him-millions.htmlThat means that despite debuting in the big leagues at the age of 22, he'll be going into free agency ahead of his age-31 season.
Astros To Promote Joey Loperfido
2024/04/astros-to-promote-joey-loperfido.htmlIf Loperfido isn't going to entirely supplant Abreu, however, Jon Singleton certainly seems like a potential cut given how Singleton is batting only .238/.319/.286 over 47 PA.
Nationals Outright Jake Alu
2024/04/nationals-outright-jake-alu.htmlFortunately for the Nationals, Alu cleared waivers and will instead report to Rochester as a non-roster depth option for the club going forward.
White Sox Select Brad Keller, Designate Deivi Garcia For Assignment
2024/04/white-sox-select-brad-keller-designate-deivi-garcia-for-assignment.htmlIf they're successful in the latter, they'll have the opportunity to outright the youngster to the minor leagues where he can serve as non-roster depth going forward.
NL West Notes: Glasnow, Cobb, Sewald
2024/04/nl-west-notes-glasnow-cobb-sewald.htmlTimes) that the club does not have "any level of concern" regarding Glasnow's health going forward.
Justin Steele To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week
2024/04/justin-steele-to-begin-rehab-assignment-this-week.htmlImanaga has been sensational in the early going of his first MLB season, with a 0.98 ERA that leads all qualified MLB starters backed up by a strong 2.36 FIP in 27 2/3 innings of work.
Orioles Plan To Activate Kyle Bradish From Injured List This Week
2024/04/orioles-plan-to-activate-kyle-bradish-from-injured-list-this-week.html"We’re just looking right now when to slot him in, but he’s going to be with us soon....He got to an innings spot and a pitch spot, the amount of pitches he threw where we feel like he’s ready.
Twins Sign Nick Wittgren To Minor League Contract
2024/04/twins-sign-nick-wittgren-to-minor-league-contract.htmlGoing back to the start of 2021, Wittgren carries a 5.24 earned run average in 120 1/3 frames.
Anthony Rendon Diagnosed With Partially Torn Hamstring
2024/04/anthony-rendon-diagnosed-with-partially-torn-hamstring.htmlThat profile -- decent on-base marks with minimal power -- has been Rendon's general production when he has been able to play going back to 2021.
Wade Miley To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
2024/04/wade-miley-to-undergo-tommy-john-surgery.htmlThe lefty will be undergoing Tommy John surgery, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.
White Sox Designate Bailey Horn For Assignment
2024/04/white-sox-designate-bailey-horn-for-assignment.htmlIf any club felt they had a way to harness the control going forward, they could acquire Horn and stash…