Offseason In Review: Boston Red Sox
2024/04/offseason-in-review-boston-red-sox-16.htmlTraded OF Alex Verdugo to Yankees for RHPs Greg Weissert, Richard Fitts and <strong>Nicholasstrong> Judice… They also brought back old friend Theo Epstein, but he'll be in a part ownership and advisory role, seemingly not active in the baseball decisions on a <strong>daystrong>-to-<strong>daystrong> basis.
Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
2024/03/offseason-in-review-new-york-yankees-15.htmlAcquired OF Alex Verdugo from Red Sox for RP Greg Weissert and minor league RHPs Richard Fitts and <strong>Nicholasstrong> Judice… The need was finally filled just yester<strong>daystrong> when Jon Berti was acquired as part of a three-team trade with the Marlins and Rays.
White Sox Designate Alex Colome For Assignment
2023/05/white-sox-dfa-alex-colome-select-jake-marisnick.htmlThe White Sox designated right-hander Alex Colome for assignment and selected the contract of outfielder Jake Marisnick from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednes<strong>daystrong>, per a team announcement. … Marisnick will join the active roster as fellow fleet-footed, veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton heads to the 10-<strong>daystrong> injured list due to a hamstring strain.
Cubs Make Series Of Roster Moves
2022/09/cubs-designate-luke-farrell-for-assignment.htmlOutfielder Michael Hermosillo has been reinstated from the 60-<strong>daystrong> injured list to take his place on the active roster, with right-hander <strong>Nicholasstrong> Padilla getting designated for assignment to open up a 40-man spot. … The Cubs have activated left-hander Wade Miley from the 60-<strong>daystrong> injured list, per reporter Mark Gonzales.
Cubs Select Luke Farrell
2022/08/cubs-to-select-luke-farrell.htmlHe'll be the third pitcher added to the 40-man roster in two <strong>daystrong>s, as Chicago also brought up Javier Assad and <strong>Nicholasstrong> Padilla to<strong>daystrong>. … Hendricks, who is unlikely to pitch again this season after revealing the presence of a small capsule tear in his throwing shoulder, was indeed transferred to the 60-<strong>daystrong> IL to create the 40-man roster spot.
Cubs Select Nicholas Padilla
2022/08/cubs-select-<strong>nicholasstrong>-padilla.htmlThe Cubs have selected the contract of right-hander <strong>Nicholasstrong> Padilla from Triple-A Iowa and appointed him as the 27th man for to<strong>daystrong>'s doubleheader, per a club announcement. … Jason Heyward was moved from the 10-<strong>daystrong> injured list to the 60-<strong>daystrong> injured list in a corresponding 40-man move.
Shogo Akiyama To Begin Season On Injured List
2021/03/shogo-akiyama-to-begin-season-on-injured-list.htmlCincinnati's first-choice starting outfield of Jesse Winker, Nick Senzel, and <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos means that Akiyama was slated to be a well-paid fourth outfielder, though he was likely to get a lot of action as a defensive sub and as a fill-in for Senzel in center field against some right-handed pitchers. … Akiyama suffered the injury on Satur<strong>daystrong> when trying to beat out a grounder at first base, and he was removed from the game prior to the Reds' next turn in the field.
Phillies Announce Dave Dombrowski As President Of Baseball Operations
2020/12/phillies-announce-dave-dombrowski-as-president-of-baseball-operations.htmlInterestingly, the press release also made special mention of Dombrowski's track record of success in the draft, listing Rondell White, Cliff Floyd, Charles Johnson, Cameron Maybin, Mark Kotsay, Adrian Gonzalez, Justin Verlander, <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, Josh Beckett, Andrew Miller, and Rick Porcello among the standouts. … The news broke yester<strong>daystrong>, but to<strong>daystrong>, the organization formally announced Dombrowski as their first-ever President of Baseball Operations.
Reds Designate Scott Schebler For Assignment, Add Brooks Raley To 40-Man Roster
2020/07/reds-designate-scott-schebler-for-assignment-add-brooks-raley-to-40-man-roster.htmlJesse Winker, Phil Ervin, Nick Senzel, and Aristides Aquino have overtaken Schebler for playing time, and new arrivals <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos and Shogo Akiyama only further cut into Schebler's role. … That's a player who can provide some value for a team, and teams with a thin outfield mix should have some interest in Schebler, who must either be traded or exposed to the other 29 teams via waivers in the next 7 <strong>daystrong>s.
NL Central Notes: Cubs, Castellanos, Holt
2020/07/nl-central-notes-cubs-castellanos-holt.htmlThe designated hitter will be implemented in the National League for at least the 2020 season, but Reds slugger <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos made clear this week that he hopes to remain in the outfield on a regular basis rather than serve a a primary DH (link via John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer). … The Cubs were among the many teams experiencing delays in COVID-19 testing, as to<strong>daystrong>'s results from this weekend's batch of tests were late to arrive, writes Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Did The Tigers Make The Right Choice At 1-1?
2020/06/did-the-tigers-make-the-right-choice-at-1-1.htmlMartinez and <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos.)… We polled MLBTR's readers last night about the biggest surprises on the first <strong>daystrong> of the 2020 MLB draft.
NL Notes: Castellanos, Cubs, Chatwood, Mills, Nats, Ross, Voth
2020/03/nl-notes-castellanos-cubs-chatwood-mills-nats-ross-voth.html<strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos spoke eloquently about his experience dealing with the Cubs this offseason - which is to say, he experience not dealing with them. … Alec Mills is also a contender for the role, though whoever wins the spot on opening <strong>daystrong> is likely to keep it until performance dictates otherwise.
Offseason In Review: San Francisco Giants
2020/04/offseason-in-review-san-francisco-giants-10.htmlThe club at least explored the possibility of signing <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos (though there were conflicting reports about the depth of that interest) and Yasiel Puig was also on the radar. … But, the Giants also brought back a pair of names from their early-decade glory <strong>daystrong>s, as Pablo Sandoval re-signed on another minor league contract and Hunter Pence ended up being San Francisco's biggest outfield acquisition.
Josh Donaldson Discusses Braves’ Pursuit In Free Agency
2020/01/josh-donaldson-discusses-braves-pursuit-in-free-agency.htmlDonaldson was among the Braves' premier players in 2019, their second straight NL East-winning season, and there's essentially no way to fill his void via the open market even if the club signs one of the two best bats available in outfielders <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos and Marcell Ozuna. … The Josh Donaldson free-agency derby came to a long-awaited end Wednes<strong>daystrong> when the star third baseman agreed to a four-year, $92MM contract with the Twins.
Latest On Braves’ Third Base Plans
2020/01/latest-on-braves-third-base-plans-2.htmlThere aren't any obvious answers left at third in free agency, so the Braves could begin the season with what they have at the position and opt for a power bat at another spot (Marcell Ozuna? <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos?). … The last elite free agent of the winter came off the board Tues<strong>daystrong> when third baseman Josh Donaldson agreed to a four-year, $92MM guarantee with Minnesota.
Remaining Needs: AL Central
2019/12/remaining-needs-al-central.html(Delino DeShields, acquired in the Kluber deal, does not fit that description.) It's tough to see the Indians ponying up for one of <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos or Marcell Ozuna, but they could still try to play for someone like Corey Dickerson or perhaps explore a Yasiel Puig reunion. … Frankly, the heavy lifting is mostly complete for GM Rick Hahn and his staff -- but don't expect them to just sit back and wait for Opening <strong>Daystrong>.
Outfield Rumors: Puig, ChiSox, Castellanos, Giants, Cardinals
2019/12/outfield-rumors-puig-chisox-castellanos-giants-cardinals.htmlThe White Sox were known to have continued interest in <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, and MLB Network's Jon Heyman (via Twitter) adds that Chicago has also been in talks with free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig. … Whether the Sox ink either of these two players could now be in doubt, however, in the wake of yester<strong>daystrong>'s reported agreement with Edwin Encarnacion.
White Sox Reportedly Still Interested In Nicholas Castellanos
2019/12/white-sox-rumors-<strong>nicholasstrong>-castellanos.htmlDespite that slate of moves, however, MLB.com's Jon Morosi tweets that the ChiSox are still interested in bringing free-agent slugger <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos into the fold. … The White Sox' previous record for Opening <strong>Daystrong> payroll came back in 2011 when they approached $128MM, and the team's clear shift from rebuild to win-now mode has naturally been accompanied by expectations of greater spending.
Marlins Notes: Park Dimensions, Outfield, Catcher, Villar, Aguilar
2019/12/marlins-rumors-yasiel-puig-steven-souza.htmlFrisaro lists Avisail Garcia and Yasiel Puig as potential fits for the club, whereas <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, another appealing target, is likelier to secure a lengthier pact. … Changes are coming to Marlins Park, as the team announced Wednes<strong>daystrong> that the fences will be moved in and new synthetic grass will be installed prior to Opening <strong>Daystrong> 2020.
Marlins Notes: Free Agents, Castellanos, Urena, Chen, Mejia
2019/11/marlins-notes-free-agents-castellanos-urena-chen-rule-5-draft.htmlAny number of veterans could fit as short-term adds for 2020, though it does mean the Marlins likely won't be signing Marcell Ozuna or <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, two free agents Miami was rumored to have interest in signing. … Even for a low-payroll team like the Marlins, $4MM doesn't seem like too expensive a sum for a pitcher with Urena's resume, though Jackson notes that Miami could tender Urena a contract now and then release him before Opening <strong>Daystrong> (thus paying only a fraction of his agreed-upon salary) if they don't like what they see in Spring Training.
Cubs Rumors: Bryant, Castellanos, Schwarber, Almora
2019/11/cubs-rumors-bryant-castellanos-schwarber-almora.htmlWhile the Cubs aren't in danger of losing Bryant yet, they are facing the departure of free-agent outfielder <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos. … Star third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant filed a grievance against the Cubs in regards to their decision to call him up to the majors for the first time April 17, 2015 - one <strong>daystrong> after he'd have been able to work toward a full year of service time.
Offseason Outlook: San Francisco Giants
2019/11/offseason-outlook-san-francisco-giants-10.html<strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos' defensive limitations make him an imperfect fit for Oracle Park's spacious outfield, though he'd certainly add plenty of pop. … Nonetheless, there's a long list of managers who improved after struggling in his first job, and Kapler and Zaidi have a long relationship dating back to their <strong>daystrong>s in the Dodgers' front office.
Marlins “Believed” To Have Interest In Castellanos, Ozuna
2019/11/marlins-rumors-<strong>nicholasstrong>-castellanos-free-agent.htmlMON<strong>DAYstrong>: The Marlins are looking to add a position player to their every<strong>daystrong> lineup, as the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reported last week, and the team is "believed" to have interest in free agent right fielder <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro writes to<strong>daystrong>. … TO<strong>DAYstrong>: The Marlins are also "considering" a reunion with Marcell Ozuna, MLB Network's Jon Heyman tweets.
2019-20 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
2019/11/mlb-free-agent-predictions-2020.html<strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos - White Sox. … Back on Opening <strong>Daystrong>, Strasburg's opt-out decision seemed anywhere from questionable to flat-out unlikely.
Offseason Outlook: Toronto Blue Jays
2019/11/offseason-outlook-toronto-blue-jays-11.htmlRather than splurging on a <strong>Nicholasstrong> Castellanos or Marcell Ozuna, the Blue Jays could look for players on one-year deals. … Top prospect Nate Pearson is likely to debut sometime in 2020, if almost certainly not on the Opening <strong>Daystrong> roster (for both service-time reasons and because Pearson has only 18 IP at the Triple-A level).