Justin Steele Out Until At Least May
2024/03/cubs-justin-steele-hamstring-out-all-april-may.htmlThe 24-year-old Brown, a well-regarded pitching prospect whom the Cubs acquired from the Phillies in the 2022 David Robertson trade, will make his big league debut when he first takes the mound. … The team doesn't have an exact timetable yet, as they're waiting for Steele to be able to walk without a limp before mapping things out more concretely.
Yankees Acquire JT Brubaker From Pirates
2024/03/yankees-acquire-jt-brubaker-from-pirates.htmlThe Yankees have acquired right-hander JT Brubaker and international bonus pool space from the Pirates for a player to be named later, per announcements from both clubs. … They have hit .269/.339/.481 against him, compared to a line of .272/.342/.391 from righty-swinging opponents.
Dodgers Sign Drew Pomeranz To Minor League Deal
2024/03/dodgers-sign-drew-pomeranz-to-minor-league-deal.htmlThe Brewers acquired him at the 2019 deadline and moved him from the rotation to the bullpen, at which point Pomeranz fired off 26 1/3 innings with a 2.39 earned run average. … He signed a minor league deal with the Angels this winter but was released at the end of camp, either because he triggered an opt-out or the club simply let him go when they decided he wasn't going to break camp with the club.
The Opener: Montgomery, Steele, LeMahieu
2024/03/the-opener-montgomery-steele-lemahieu.htmlIt's possible today's testing will provide more clarity on the veteran's timetable for return, but in the meantime New York figures to turn to Oswaldo Cabrera and newly-acquired utilityman Jon Berti at the hot corner in LeMahieu's absence. … The Diamondbacks landed the last top-tier free agent on the market earlier this week when they signed southpaw Jordan Montgomery to a one-year deal that includes a vesting option for the 2025 season.
Angels, Amir Garrett Agree To Minor League Deal
2024/03/angels-sign-amir-garrett-reliever.htmlAnaheim also acquired righty Guillermo Zuniga from the Cardinals and inked veteran Hunter Strickland to a minor league deal.… At this point, there are 325 1/3 innings of big league work showing his command to be well below average, however.
Athletics Select Kyle McCann
2024/03/athletics-select-kyle-mccann.htmlMcFarland, who was acquired from the Dodgers earlier this week. … They selected the contract of catcher Kyle McCann and placed left-hander Sean Newcomb and infielder Aledmys Diaz on the 60-day injured list.
Red Sox Select Joely Rodriguez, Naoyuki Uwasawa
2024/03/red-sox-select-joely-rodriguez-naoyuki-uwasawa.htmlThe Red Sox announced Thursday that they've selected the contracts of left-hander Joely Rodriguez and right-hander Naoyuki Uwasawa -- the latter of whom was just acquired from the Rays yesterday. … He had one more rough outing and a pair of solid appearances, and the Sox got a first-hand look at him as they were his opponent in two of his four official spring outings.
Guardians Acquire Peter Strzelecki From D-backs, Zak Kent From Rangers
2024/03/guardians-acquire-peter-strzelecki-from-d-backs-zak-kent-from-rangers.htmlCleveland acquired right-hander Peter Strzelecki from the Diamondbacks in exchange for cash and acquired righty Zak Kent from the Rangers in exchange for international bonus pool space. … The Guardians announced this morning that they've completed a pair of trades for pitching depth.
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.htmlThe Twins acquired the veteran DeSclafani as one of four players in return for Jorge Polanco. … The Twins announced this morning that they've selected the contract of right-handed reliever Daniel Duarte from Triple-A St.
The Opener: Opening Day, O’Neill, Orioles, Santos
2024/03/the-opener-opening-day-oneill-orioles-santos.htmlSantos, 24, was acquired by Seattle last month in a deal with the White Sox on the heels of a strong 2023 season. … Today's MRI should help to determine how quickly that happens, as Divish notes that Santos will resume his throwing program…
Red Sox To Acquire Naoyuki Uwasawa From Rays
2024/03/red-sox-to-acquire-naoyuki-uwasawa-from-rays.htmlThe Red Sox have acquired right-hander Naoyuki Uwasawa from the Rays, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. … They recently signed veteran righty Chase Anderson to a big league deal, giving them some additional depth, though he could begin the season as a long man in the bullpen.
Blue Jays Expect To Place Manoah, Swanson, Romano On Injured List
2024/03/blue-jays-expect-to-place-manoah-swanson-romano-on-injured-list.htmlThe 30-year-old Swanson, acquired from the Mariners in last offseason's Teoscar Hernandez trade, would've been the favorite to step into closing duties for Romano were he healthy. … They'll still open the season with Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt and Yusei Kikuchi starting the first three games, but Gausman will be in line for the fourth or fifth game.
Yankees Acquire Jon Berti From Marlins, Trade Ben Rortvedt To Rays In Three-Team Deal
2024/03/marlins-trade-jon-berti-yankees.htmlHe hit well in 124 Triple-A plate appearances last year (.286/.395/.505), but Rortvedt is surely being acquired by the Rays because of their belief in his defensive chops. … They're taking a 110% tax on any dollars added to the payroll at this point.
Matt McLain Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
2024/03/reds-matt-mclain-shouler-surgery.htmlThe mere fact that the Reds proactively acquired Espinal seemed at the time to be a harbinger of bad news regarding McLain, and that's unfortunately proven to be the case. … McLain's 28.5% strikeout rate and 7.7% walk rate were both worse than average, which, when coupled with a sky-high .385 average on balls in play, created some reason to forecast a bit of regression.
Marlins To Acquire Burch Smith, Select Him To 40-Man Roster
2024/03/marlins-to-acquire-burch-smith-select-him-to-40-man-roster.htmlThe Rays lost him in the Rule 5 Draft the following year, but current Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix was part of Tampa Bay's front office at the time the Rays originally acquired Smith. … It seems the Rays weren't willing to add to Smith to their own 40-man at this time, so he'll instead join the Miami organization.
A’s Acquire T.J. McFarland From Dodgers, Select Him To Roster
2024/03/as-acquire-t-j-mcfarland-from-dodgers-select-him-to-roster.htmlThe Athletics announced that they have acquired left-hander T.J. … That has made him particularly vulnerable to the baseball gods, as shown in time with the Cardinals.
Orioles Sign Tony Kemp, Designate Nick Maton
2024/03/orioles-sign-tony-kemp-designate-nick-maton.htmlThe O's were seemingly deciding between Tyler Nevin and Nick Maton for a bench/utility role, as both are out of options and were acquired from the Tigers in separate cash deals this offseason. … The Orioles announced that they have signed infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp to a major league contract, with infielder/outfielder Nick Maton designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Tigers Release Donny Sands
2024/03/tigers-release-donny-sands.htmlThe 27-year-old Sands was one of three players Detroit acquired in the trade sending Gregory Soto and Kody Clemens to the Phillies. … Those struggles were pronounced enough that Detroit opted to go outside the organization rather than call up Sands when they cut backup catcher Eric Haase last summer; the Tigers instead signed Carson Kelly to a big league deal that included a club option which has since been exercised.
Rockies To Select Alan Trejo
2024/03/rockies-to-select-alan-trejo.htmlBackup catcher Jacob Stallings has enough service time that he can't be optioned without his consent, and none of Trejo, corner infielder/DH Elehuris Montero, or newly acquired outfielder/first baseman Jake Cave have minor league options remaining. … Trejo is out of minor league options, so if the Rockies wish to make a change at any point, they'll need to designate him for assignment.
Max Stassi To Open Season On IL Due To Hip Inflammation
2024/03/max-stassi-to-open-season-on-il-due-to-hip-inflammation.htmlHe was acquired by the White Sox at the trade deadline last year in exchange for veteran right-hander Kendall Graveman. … He took on a larger role with Houston in 2018, however, and made the most of the opportunity by hitting a respectable .226/.316/.394 (100 wRC+) in 88 games with the club that year while posting elite defensive numbers behind the plate.
Paul Sewald To Begin Season On IL Due To Grade 2 Oblique Strain
2024/03/paul-sewald-to-begin-season-on-il-due-to-grade-2-oblique-strain.htmlAcquired from the Mariners at the deadline last year, he saved 13 games for the Diamondbacks down the stretch while posting a 3.57 earned run average. … In the meantime, they will have to figure out how to close down games without him.
Brewers Notes: Clarke, Woodruff, Arroyo
2024/03/brewers-notes-clarke-woodruff-arroyo.htmlMilwaukee acquired Clarke in a December trade with the Royals, hoping that Clarke could bounce back from a rough 2023 campaign. … "I know the medical staff and they know my shoulder inside and out.
Rockies Release Bradley Zimmer
2024/03/rockies-release-bradley-zimmer.htmlZimmer was in camp on a minor league deal, but became expendable when the Rox acquired another left-handed outfield option in Jake Cave via a trade with the Phillies earlier today.
A’s Acquire Austin Adams
2024/03/as-acquire-austin-adams.htmlThe A's announced this morning that they've acquired right-hander Austin Adams from the Mets in exchange for cash considerations.
White Sox Re-Sign Kevin Pillar To Major League Deal
2024/03/white-sox-re-sign-kevin-pillar-to-major-league-deal.htmlPillar's return to the organization comes at the expense of Toussaint, who the club acquired off waivers from the Guardians back in June.