Cubs To Place Cody Bellinger On IL With Fractured Rib, Recall Pete Crow-Armstrong
2024/04/cody-bellinger-to-be-placed-on-injured-list-due-to-fractured-rib.htmlIt's unclear at this point exactly how much time Bellinger will need to heal this fracture but the club will likely provide more information today or in the coming days. … The club announced that he had a right rib contusion with Counsell saying after the game that the initial x-rays came back negative.
The Marlins’ Historically Feeble Catching Corps
2024/04/the-marlins-historically-feeble-catching-corps.htmlThrough the Marlins' first 25 games -- more than 15% of their season -- they've gotten exactly five hits from their catchers. … The organizational hope at the time was that Jorge Alfaro, acquired alongside righty Sixto Sanchez and lefty Will Stewart in that very trade, could step up and fill the role.
Orioles Promote Heston Kjerstad
2024/04/orioles-promote-heston-kjerstad-top-prospect.htmlThe O's aren't exactly lacking for productive options at any spot Kjerstad could fit into the lineup, but he can certainly help keep their regulars fresh and provide some thump off the bench on days he's not starting. … Kjerstad should fit right in.
Jose Abreu’s Continued Struggles
2024/04/jose-abreus-continued-struggles.htmlWhile Singleton isn't exactly forcing his way into the lineup, the Astros could consider alternatives in the minors. … Yet the lefty-hitting Singleton is off to a lackluster .229/.308/.286 line in his own right.
Rays Place Pete Fairbanks On Injured List
2024/04/rays-place-pete-fairbanks-on-injured-list.htmlThere's very little information on what exactly the issue is or how long Fairbanks is expected to be out. … The Rays announced that they have placed right-hander Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 19, with a "nerve related issue".
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. … The Rays announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Erasmo Ramirez.
D-backs Select Logan Allen, Transfer Eduardo Rodriguez To 60-Day IL
2024/04/dbacks-eduardo-rodriguez-60-day-injured-list.htmlHis grip on that rotation spot is not exactly iron-clad.… The Snakes also recalled righty Justin Martinez from Triple-A.
Cubs Place Seiya Suzuki On Injured List Due To Oblique Strain
2024/04/cubs-place-seiya-suzuki-on-injured-list-due-to-oblique-strain.htmlAt this point, it's unclear exactly how severe the injury is, but it's undoubtedly bad news for the Cubs. … The Cubs announced to reporters, including Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, that outfielder Seiya Suzuki has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.
Dodgers Shut Emmet Sheehan Down; Walker Buehler Could Return Soon
2024/04/dodgers-rumors-emmet-sheehan-shut-down-walker-buehler-return.htmlWhile the right-hander's 4.92 ERA in a subsequent sample of 60 1/3 innings didn't exactly cement him as a long-term fixture just yet, he entered camp as perhaps the favorite to land a rotation spot behind Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Bobby Miller and James Paxton. … Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan hasn't pitched this season while rehabbing from a forearm injury.
Francisco Lindor’s Slow Start Is Not Abnormal
2024/04/francisco-lindors-slow-start-is-not-abnormal.htmlIt's no secret that Lindor hasn't exactly been his best self so far this year. … Lindor is clearly in one of the worst stretches of his career right now, but it's not totally without precedent.
Spencer Strider Undergoes Season-Ending Internal Brace Surgery
2024/04/spencer-strider-undergoes-season-ending-internal-brace-surgery.htmlExactly when he'll return in 2025 is somewhat fluid, as internal brace surgeries are still relatively new enough that the recovery timeline isn't quite as established as the 13-15 months normally associated to Tommy John rehabs. … Spencer Strider's season is over, as the Braves announced that the right-hander underwent an internal brace surgery on Friday.
2024-25 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings
2024/04/2024-25-mlb-free-agent-power-rankings.htmlObviously, that's not great, but it's also not exactly egregious. … He entered the current season with 160 home runs, and while he's never had a 40-homer campaign before, a move to Yankee Stadium and its notorious short porch in right field could help him get to 200 long balls before he turns 26.
Kendrick: D-backs Open To Further Payroll Increases At Trade Deadline
2024/04/kendrick-d-backs-open-to-further-payroll-increases-at-trade-deadline.htmlWhen we're this far from the deadline, there's no telling what exactly the Diamondbacks will be targeting -- outside of bullpen help. … Martinez as a prior example of an aggressive deadline approach and said he'll be "prepared to do that yet again" if the right player is available this July.
A’s Claim Tyler Nevin Off Waivers, Designate Adrian Martinez
2024/03/as-claim-tyler-nevin-off-waivers.htmlAcquired from the Padres as part of the Sean Manaea trade almost exactly two years ago, Martinez's big league numbers…… Oakland has designated right-hander Adrian Martinez for assignment to create roster space.
Cardinals Place Riley O’Brien On 15-Day IL Due To Flexor Strain
2024/03/cardinals-place-riley-obrien-on-15-day-il-due-to-flexor-strain.htmlO'Brien has now made exactly one appearance in each of his three MLB seasons, counting his previous cups of coffee with the Reds in 2021 and Mariners in 2022. … The Cardinals placed right-hander Riley O'Brien on the 15-day injured list, as O'Brien is dealing with a flexor strain in his right forearm.
Pirates Outright Canaan Smith-Njigba; Ali Sanchez Elects Free Agency
2024/03/pirates-outright-canaan-smith-njigba-ali-sanchez.htmlSanchez's tenure in MLB isn't exactly vast, as he debuted with five games with the Mets in 2020, two games with the Cardinals in 2021, and he hasn't since returned to the Show. … 8:54AM: Sanchez chose to reject the outright assignment and become a free agent, as per his personal MLB.com profile page.
Yankees Acquire JT Brubaker From Pirates
2024/03/yankees-acquire-jt-brubaker-from-pirates.htmlBrubaker comes into 2024 with exactly four years of service time. … The 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.
Orioles Sign Tony Kemp, Designate Nick Maton
2024/03/orioles-sign-tony-kemp-designate-nick-maton.htmlWhat remains to be seen is exactly how Baltimore will structure its bench before Opening Day. … Kemp has fairly neutral platoon splits in his career, 100 wRC+ versus lefties and 93 against righties, but Ramon Urias and Jordan Westburg are both right-handed.
Pitchers Approaching Career Milestones In 2024
2024/03/pitchers-approaching-career-milestones-in-2024.htmlHe'll pitch this season at 34, and if he can remain a serviceable closer into his mid- and late-30s, he has a decent chance at passing Jason Isringhausen and Bruce Sutter -- both at exactly 300 saves -- and becoming just the 32nd pitcher to ever reach that milestone, though clearly that'll take another few years. … Kimbrel is only three saves behind him, so he needs just six, eight and 21 to wind up in the top five right behind Jansen.
Nationals Select Eddie Rosario, Jesse Winker, Matt Barnes
2024/03/nationals-select-eddie-rosario-jesse-winker-matt-barnes.htmlRosario has typically been a roughly average hitter throughout his career, as exemplified by him .255/.305/.450 with a wRC+ of exactly 100 in 142 games with the Braves last year. … The Nationals announced this morning that they've selected the contracts of right-hander Matt Barnes, outfielder Eddie Rosario, and outfielder Jesse Winker.
Braves Release Charlie Culberson
2024/03/braves-release-charlie-culberson.htmlThe transactional shuffles were part of an odd year overall for Culberson, who played in only 27 games with Triple-A Gwinnett and in exactly one game at the Major League level. … The Braves twice designated Culberson for assignment and he chose free agency rather than an outright assignment, though Culberson quickly rejoined the organization on a new contract.
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Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox
2024/03/offseason-in-review-chicago-white-sox-16.htmlThe projected White Sox rotation has produced exactly two good Major League seasons to date: Soroka's 4-WAR effort in 2019, and Flexen's 3-WAR 2021. … In February, Getz added Dominic Fletcher in a trade with the Diamondbacks, hopefully filling the Sox's long-standing right field vacancy in the process.
Braves Sign Adam Duvall
2024/03/braves-sign-adam-duvall.htmlHe missed exactly two months and returned to post .223/.273/.474 slash that's right in line with his career marks. … Less than one month after Atlanta president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos indicated that the team was not planning to platoon newly acquired outfielder Jarred Kelenic in left field, Anthopoulos now tells the Braves beat the opposite: the righty-hitting Duvall will pair with the left-handed Kelenic in left field (X link via Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
Padres Acquire Dylan Cease
2024/03/padres-finalizing-deal-for-dylan-cease.htmlThe Santa Clara product has exactly two years of service. … The Padres announced the acquisition of the right-hander from the White Sox for four players: prospects Drew Thorpe, Jairo Iriarte and Samuel Zavala and big league reliever Steven Wilson.