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MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Pedroia, Tanaka, Walker

By Jason Martinez | August 12, 2017 at 11:02pm CDT

IMPACT ROSTER MOVES

  • BOS: 2B Dustin Pedroia (knee inflammation) placed on 10-Day DL; RP Robby Scott recalled from minors. |Red Sox Depth Chart
    • Eduardo Nuñez will be the regular 2B while Pedroia is out.
  • CIN: SP Scott Feldman activated from 10-Day DL; INF/OF Arismendy Alcantara designated for assignment. | Reds Depth Chart
  • DET: OF Alex Presley activated from 10-Day DL; OF/1B Jim Adduci optioned to minors. | Tigers Depth Chart
    • Presley played RF and batted 8th in Saturday’s game. He’s expected to play regularly vs. right-handed starting pitchers.
  • LAA: RP Andrew Bailey activated from 60-Day DL; OF Cesar Puello designated for assignment. | Angels Depth Chart
  • MIL: 2B Neil Walker acquired from Mets for a player to be named later. | Brewers Depth Chart
  • NYY: SP Masahiro Tanaka (shoulder inflammation) placed on 10-Day DL; RP Giovanny Gallegos recalled from minors. | Yankees Depth Chart
    • No word on who starts in Tanaka’s spot on Monday. 
  • SF: RP Mark Melancon activated from 10-Day DL; INF Miguel Gomez (knee inflammation) placed on 10-Day DL. | Giants Depth Chart | Closer Depth Chart
    • Melancon is expected to work in low-leverage situations to start out with.
  • TEX: SP Tyson Ross activated from 10-Day DL; INF/OF Ryan Rua optioned to minors. | Rangers Depth Chart
  • TOR: C Russell Martin (strained oblique) placed on 10-Day DL; C Michal Ohlman and SP Chris Rowley have contract purchased from minors.  | Blue Jays Depth Chart
    • Raffy Lopez is expected to get the majority of starts at catcher while Martin is out.

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

  • ATL: OF Matt Kemp will likely be activated from 10-Day DL on Friday August 18th. | Braves Depth Chart
  • LAD: 1B Adrian Gonzalez will be activated from 60-Day DL during their upcoming road trip (Aug. 18-24) | Dodgers Depth Chart
  • LAD: RP Chris Hatcher will be activated from 10-Day DL on Sunday August 13th. | Dodgers Depth Chart
  • WSH: OF Bryce Harper (knee injury) will likely be placed on 10-Day DL. | Nationals Depth Chart
    • The severity of the injury is unknown, but it would be a surprise if he avoids the disabled list.

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MINOR TRANSACTIONS

  • COL: 1B Ryan Howard agreed to MiLB deal. | Rockies Depth Chart
    • Potential September call-up would give the Rockies a lefty bat off the bench with power.
  • SEA: RP Christian Bergman has contract purchased from minors; RP/SP Andrew Moore optioned to minors; RP Jeanmar Gomez agreed to MiLB deal. | Mariners Depth Chart
    • Moore is out of the running to start for the Mariners on Tuesday. 
  • TEX: INF/OF Phil Gosselin claimed off waivers from Pirates; INF Tyler Smith outrighted to minors. | Rangers Depth Chart
  • TOR: INF/OF Chris Coghlan activated from 10-Day DL and designated for assignment; RP Chris Smith designated for assignment. | 40-Man Roster Tracker

 

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MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Contreras, Paxton, Velasquez

By Jason Martinez | August 11, 2017 at 11:17pm CDT

IMPACT ROSTER MOVES

  • CHC: C Willson Contreras (strained hamstring; out 4-6 weeks) placed on 10-Day DL; C Victor Caratini recalled from minors. |Cubs Depth Chart
    • Alex Avila will be the Cubs’ starting catcher while Contreras is out.
  • COL: INF Ryan McMahon has contract purchased from minors; OF Raimel Tapia optioned to minors; RP Sam Moll designated for assignment. | Rockies Depth Chart
    • McMahon was a “Knocking Down The Door” pick on August 2nd. He’s not expected to play regularly, but he should play a few times per week between 1B, 2B and 3B.
  • CWS: SP Reynaldo Lopez recalled from minors; RP David Holmberg outrighted from minors. | White Sox Depth Chart
    • Lopez was a “Knocking Down The Door” pick on August 2nd. He is replacing Mike Pelfrey in the White Sox’ rotation.
  • MIA: SP Justin Nicolino recalled from minors; RP Hunter Cervenka optioned to minors. | Marlins Depth Chart
    • Nicolino is replacing Chris O’Grady (10-Day DL) in the Marlins’ rotation.
  • NYM: 1B Dominic Smith has contract purchased from minors; RP Fernando Salas designated for assignment. | Mets Depth Chart
    • Smith was a “Knocking Down The Door” pick on August 2nd. He is playing 1B and batting 6th in Friday’s game. 
  • NYY: SP CC Sabathia (knee inflammation) placed on 10-Day DL; SP Jordan Montgomery recalled from minors. | Yankees Depth Chart
    • Iglesias played SS and batted 9th in today’s game.
  • OAK: OF Boog Powell and RP Michael Brady recalled from minors; OF Jaycob Brugman and 1B/OF Mark Canha optioned to minors. | Athletics Depth Chart
    • Powell was acquired from the Mariners for Yonder Alonso on August 6th.
  • PHI: SP Vince Velasquez (finger discomfort) placed on 10-Day DL; INF/OF Ty Kelly recalled from minors. | Phillies Depth Chart
    • Mark Leiter Jr. is a leading candidate to take Velasquez’s rotation spot.
  • SEA: SP James Paxton (strained pectoral muscle) placed on 10-Day DL; RP/SP Andrew Moore recalled from minors. | Mariners Depth Chart
    • Moore is the leading candidate to replace Paxton in the rotation, although he’ll work out of the bullpen for now. 

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

  • SFG: RP Mark Melancon will be activated from 10-Day DL on Saturday August 12th. | Giants Depth Chart  | Closer Depth Chart
    • Melancon is expected to work in low-leverage situations upon his return with Sam Dyson remaining in the closer role. 
  • TOR: SP Chris Rowley will have his contract purchased from minors on Saturday August 12th. | Blue Jays Depth Chart

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MINOR TRANSACTIONS 

  • LAD: RP Luis Avilan reinstated from Paternity Leave List; RP Brock Stewart optioned to minors. | Dodgers Depth Chart
  • NYY: 1B/OF Tyler Austin activated from 10-Day DL and optioned to minors. | Yankees Depth Chart
  • SDP: RP Kirby Yates placed on Family Leave list; RP Jose Valdez recalled from minors. | Padres Depth Chart
  • SEA: SP Andrew Albers acquired from Braves for cash considerations. |Mariners Depth Chart

 

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MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Frazier, Hicks, Hoskins

By Jason Martinez | August 10, 2017 at 10:58pm CDT

IMPACT ROSTER MOVES

  • CIN: C Devin Mesoraco reinstated from Paternity Leave List; RP Lisalverto Bonilla (elbow inflammation) placed on 10-Day DL. | Reds Depth Chart
    • Mesoraco was not in Thursday’s starting lineup. 
  • CLE: OF Jay Bruce added to roster; INF Erik Gonzalez optioned to minors; OF Dan Robertson designated for assignment. | Indians Depth Chart
    • Bruce was not in Thursday’s starting lineup. 
  • KC: RP Trevor Cahill (shoulder impingement) placed on 10-Day DL; RP Kevin McCarthy recalled from minors. | Royals Depth Chart
    • Jake Junis is the leading candidate to replace Cahill when his rotation spot comes up on Monday.
  • LAA: INF/OF Jefry Marte recalled from minors; SP Troy Scribner optioned to minors. | Angels Depth Chart
    • Marte played 3B and hit 6th in Thursday’s game versus a left-handed starter.
    • No word on who replaces Scribner in the rotation. Andrew Heaney is reportedly close to returning from the disabled list.
  • MIN: RP Dietrich Enns recalled from minors; 1B Kennys Vargas optioned to minors. | Twins Depth Chart
  • NYY: OF Clint Frazier (strained oblique) placed on 10-Day DL; OF Aaron Hicks activated from 10-Day DL. | Yankees Depth Chart
    • Hicks played LF and batted 2nd in Thursday’s game.
  • PHI: 1B/LF Rhys Hoskins has contract purchased from minors; OF Cam Perkins optioned to minors. | Phillies Depth Chart
    • Hoskins played LF and batted 7th in Thursday’s game. He was a “Knocking Down The Door” pick on August 9th.

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

  • CHC: C Willson Contreras (strained hamstring) will be placed on 10-Day DL. | Cubs Depth Chart
    • Alex Avila is expected to play regularly in Contreras’ place with Victor Caratini likely to be back him up.
  • CWS: SP Reynaldo Lopez will be recalled from minors on Friday August 11th. | White Sox Depth Chart
    • Lopez is replacing Mike Pelfrey in the White Sox rotation. Pelfrey was moved to the bullpen.
  • NYM: 1B Dominic Smith will have his contract purchased from minors on Friday August 11th; RP Fernando Salas designated for assignment to make room. | Mets Depth Chart
    • Smith is expected to be the Mets’ regular 1B. He was a “Knocking Down The Door” pick on August 2nd.
  • NYY: SP CC Sabathia (knee discomfort) is likely to be placed on 10-Day DL; SP Jordan Montgomery is likely to be recalled from minors on Sunday August 13th. | Yankees Depth Chart

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MINOR TRANSACTIONS 

  • NYM: OF Juan Lagares activated from 10-Day DL. | Mets Depth Chart
    • Lagares is not in Thurday’s starting lineup.
  • TEX: RP Jhan Mariñez claimed off waivers from Pirates. | Rangers Depth Chart
    • A corresponding 25-man roster move will be made before Friday’s game.
  • TOR: RP Taylor Cole (fractured toe) placed on 10-Day DL; RP Chris Smith recalled from minors. | Blue Jays Depth Chart

 

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MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Brantley, Bruce, Springer

By Jason Martinez | August 9, 2017 at 11:07pm CDT

IMPACT ROSTER MOVES

  • ATL: SS Johan Camargo (knee contusion) placed on 10-Day DL; SS Dansby Swanson recalled from minors. | Braves Depth Chart
    • Swanson played SS and batted 8th in today’s game.
  • BAL: 1B/OF Mark Trumbo activated from 10-Day DL; RP Donnie Hart optioned to minors. | Orioles Depth Chart
    • Trumbo was the DH and batted 5th in today’s game.
  • CHC: RP Koji Uehara (neck stiffness) placed on 10-Day DL; RP Justin Grimm recalled from minors. | Cubs Depth Chart
  • CLE: OF Jay Bruce acquired from Mets for RP Ryder Ryan. | Indians Depth Chart
  • CLE: OF Michael Brantley (sprained ankle) placed on 10-Day DL; INF Erik Gonzalez recalled from minors. | Indians Depth Chart
  • DET: SS Jose Iglesias reinstated from Bereavement List; 3B Jeimer Candelario optioned to minors. | Tigers Depth Chart
    • Iglesias played SS and batted 9th in today’s game.
  • HOU: OF George Springer activated from 10-Day DL; INF Tyler White optioned to minors. | Astros Depth Chart
    • Springer played CF and led off in today’s game.
  • MIN: SP Adalberto Mejia (strained arm) placed on 10-Day DL; 1B Kennys Vargas recalled from minors. | Twins Depth Chart
    • Dietrich Enns will start on Thursday, effectively taking Mejia’s rotation spot and pushing the other starters back a day.
  • TBR: SP Jake Odorizzi activated from 10-Day DL; RP Ryne Stanek optioned to minors. | Rays Depth Chart
  • TOR: SS Troy Tulowitzki transferred to 60-Day DL. | Blue Jays Depth Chart
    • Tulowitzki is not eligible to return until late September, so this move effectively ends his season. 
  • TOR: SP Nick Tepesch has contract purchased from minors; RP Matt Dermody optioned to minors. | Blue Jays Depth Chart

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MINOR TRANSACTIONS 

  • CIN: SP Luke Farrell claimed off waivers from Dodgers; 1B/OF Scott Van Slyke designated for assignment. | Reds Depth Chart
  • LAA: OF Cesar Puello has contract purchased from minors. RP Jose Alvarez optioned to minors. | Angels Depth Chart
  • SEA: RP/SP Cody Martin outrighted to minors. | 40-Man Roster Tracker
  • TEX: INF Tyler Smith recalled from minors; RP/SP Nick Martinez optioned to minors. | Rangers Depth Chart

 

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By Jason Martinez | August 9, 2017 at 6:28pm CDT

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Knocking Down The Door: Acuña, Borucki, Calhoun, Crawford, Hoskins

By Jason Martinez | August 9, 2017 at 12:28pm CDT

“Knocking Down the Door” is a regular feature that identifies minor leaguers who are making a case for a big league promotion.

Ronald Acuña, OF, Atlanta Braves (Triple-A Gwinnett) | Braves Depth Chart

The Braves were non-contenders in 2016 when they surprisingly called up top prospect Dansby Swanson from Double-A and inserted him into the starting lineup. Out of playoff contention late in the season once again, would they do the same with the 19-year-old Acuña, considering how Swanson has mostly struggled in his first full MLB season?

There is one notable difference between Swanson in 2016 and Acuña in 2017. Swanson was having a decent season in Double-A (.261/.342/.402 in 84 games) at the time of his call-up. Acuña has been absolutely tearing the cover off of the ball and seemingly getting better throughout the season during stints in High-A, Double-A and Triple-A. In 26 games since a July promotion to Gwinnett, the right-handed batter is slashing .347/.426/.574 with four homers, seven doubles, 13 walks and 22 strikeouts.

While the Braves will likely explore a trade for one of their current outfielders this offseason in anticipation of Acuña’s arrival as an everyday player in 2018, they could work him into the mix late this season with three-to-four starts per week.

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Ryan Borucki, SP, Toronto Blue Jays (Double-A New Hampshire) | Blue Jays Depth Chart

The 23-year-old lefty was pitching in High-A less than a month ago, so a promotion to the Major Leagues soon after probably seems unrealistic. However, the recent trade of Francisco Liriano and the fourth disabled list stint for Aaron Sanchez has left the team’s rotation so thin that journeyman Nick Tepesch is being added to the 40-man roster to start on Wednesday to replace another journeyman, Cesar Valdez, who was placed on the disabled list after allowing 12 earned runs over his past two starts.

Meanwhile, Borucki has been outstanding since a promotion to Double-A, posting three consecutive seven-inning starts with a total of 18 strikeouts while allowing only one earned run, 11 hits and three walks in 21 innings. The former 15th-round pick, who idolized Mark Buehrle as a kid and is comparable in many ways, is already on the team’s 40-man roster and only at 119 innings on the season.

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Willie Calhoun, 2B/LF, Texas Rangers (Triple-A Round Rock) | Rangers Depth Chart

In six games since the July 31st trade that sent him from the Dodgers to the Rangers for Yu Darvish, Calhoun is 7-for-25 with four homers, pushing his season total to 27. Not only can the lefty-swinging Calhoun hit for power—he also had 27 homers and 25 doubles in Double-A in 2016—he’s one of the toughest hitters to strike out in the Minors. Hitting 25+ homers in the upper minors is notable, but accomplishing that feat while striking out fewer than 100 times is extremely rare. The 22-year-old struck out 65 times while drawing 45 walks in 2016. He has 36 walks and only 50 strikeouts this season.

The good thing about being traded to the American League is that Calhoun’s future position in the Major Leagues, whether it’s second base or the outfield, probably doesn’t have to be sorted out before he gets the call to the Majors. The kid can flat out rake. With Mike Napoli struggling—he’s 4 for his last 32 with 17 strikeouts— the Rangers could give Calhoun plenty of at-bats at the DH spot with an occasional look at second base or in left field.

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J.P. Crawford, SS, Philadelphia Phillies (Triple-A Lehigh Valley) | Phillies Depth Chart 

USATSI_9933826_154513410_lowresAfter an impressive stint in Double-A earned him an early-season promotion to Triple-A in 2016, Crawford appeared to be on the fast track to the Majors. Of course, only the “light-hitting” Freddy Galvis appeared to be standing in his way at the time. But in an unpredictable turn of events, Galvis went on a home run binge while the 21-year-old Crawford, considered one of the top prospects in baseball, struggled during his first taste of Triple-A. Since last July, Galvis has homered 24 times in 706 plate appearances while posting an OPS over .700.

Crawford was never going to simply be handed the starting shortstop job, but any chance of a 2017 promotion was dwindling unless he forced himself back into the picture. His performance in July, and so far in August, probably fits that description. With an OPS over 1.000, 10 homers, six doubles, three triples, 21 walks and 27 strikeouts over that span, Crawford has earned a late-season look as the Phillies’ regular shortstop. Galvis, who will be a free agent after the 2018 season, has probably done enough over the past year to generate some offseason trade interest whether he plays regularly down the stretch or not.

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Rhys Hoskins, 1B/LF, Philadelphia Phillies (Triple-A Lehigh Valley) | Phillies Depth Chart

With the Phillies committed to giving Tommy Joseph a full season to show what he can do as the team’s starting first baseman, it appeared that Hoskins, one of the most productive hitters in the Minors over the past three seasons, would probably have to wait until 2018 before getting a chance. But following the release of Michael Saunders, the trade of Howie Kendrick, and Aaron Altherr’s second trip to the disabled list, the Phillies’ outfield is looking thin enough that the 24-year-old Hoskins was given the green light to play left field for the first time in his professional career on Monday. He played there again on Tuesday.

While a slight increase in defensive versatility could be a key to Hoskins arriving in the Majors this season, maybe as soon as this week, it’s hard to imagine him not being the starting first baseman in 2018. Joseph is having a below-average season for a first baseman (.741 OPS, 16 HR, 97 K) and is currently in a 1-for-22 slump. Hoskins still has to prove that he can hit MLB pitching, but his current .280/.383/.571 slash line with only 75 strikeouts is a pretty good indicator that he will do just that.

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Knocking Down The Door: Honeywell, Kemp, Lopez, McMahon, Smith

By Jason Martinez | August 2, 2017 at 10:00am CDT

“Knocking Down the Door” is a regular feature that identifies minor leaguers who are making a case for a big league promotion.

Brent Honeywell, SP, Tampa Bay Rays (Triple-A Durham) | Rays Depth Chart

While the Rays were busy adding first baseman Lucas Duda and a trio of relief pitchers prior to the non-waiver trade deadline, they didn’t make the splash that they were probably capable of making based on the depth and quality of their prospect talent. The team’s likely unwillingness to include the 22-year-old Honeywell in a deal is probably among the top reasons.

Not only is Honeywell one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, there’s also a chance that he can help the Rays down the stretch in the same way that rookie David Price did in 2008 when he pitched 14 innings in September and another 5 2/3 frames in the playoffs for the AL Champs. Since being named the Futures Game MVP, the right-hander has continued to look more and more comfortable in Triple-A, allowing only three runs and 12 hits over his past 16 innings while striking out 22.

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Tony Kemp, OF/2B, Houston Astros (Triple-A Fresno) | Astros Depth Chart

The window could close quickly depending on how quickly George Springer returns from the disabled list, but the recent trade of Nori Aoki could allow the Astros to give Kemp a rare chance for semi-regular playing time in the big leagues.

Kemp is doing his best Jose Altuve impersonation down in Triple-A, and it’s not just because he’s a 5’6″ second baseman. The 25-year-old is slashing .324/.376/.465 with 19 stolen bases, 31 walks and 32 strikeouts in 90 games. His ability to play left field—he started 24 games there for the Astros in 2016—and left-handed bat should give him plenty of value on the Astros’ roster down the road, even if he’s destined to be a bench player. But it’s probably a good time to find out if he can be more than that.

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Reynaldo Lopez, SP, Chicago White Sox (Triple-A Charlotte) | White Sox Depth Chart

Somewhat surprisingly, the White Sox did not trade free agents-to-be Miguel Gonzalez and Derek Holland prior to the deadline, which would’ve cleared a path to the big league rotation for Lopez — one of several elite prospects that the team has acquired since the offseason.

The 23-year-old Lopez, who came to the ChiSox in the Adam Eaton trade, could be forcing the team’s hand anyhow, though. In his past six starts, he has a 1.97 ERA with 26 hits allowed, eight walks and 49 strikeouts over 36 2/3 innings. He hasn’t allowed more than two runs over that span and has three 10+ strikeout games. It will be a surprise if he makes more than two more starts in Triple-A.

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Ryan McMahon, INF, Colorado Rockies (Triple-A Albuquerque) | Rockies Depth Chart

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Mark Reynolds has been productive enough in 2017 that a less-than-stellar month of July (.229/.319/.410) won’t cause him to lose his starting job, especially to a rookie with zero Major League at-bats. But it’s getting to the point in the season where it makes sense for the Rockies to at least give the 22-year-old McMahon, the No. 1 ranked player in Roster Resource’s MiLB Power Rankings, some occasional starts at first base while utilizing him occasionally at other spots on the diamond.

McMahon, who has played a good amount of games at first base, second base and third base this season, is 19 for his last 34 to push his Triple-A batting average to .396 (86-for-217). Overall, he’s slashing .364/.406/.598 between Double-A and Triple-A with 36 doubles and 17 homers. It’s safe to say that he has very little left to prove in the minors.

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Dominic Smith, 1B, New York Mets (Triple-A Las Vegas) | Mets Depth Chart

Despite hitting only 10 homers in the low minors over his first three professional seasons, Smith was a highly-touted prospect who many experts believed would develop power at some point. They were right. And it didn’t really take that long. Since reaching the upper minors as a 20-year-old in 2016, the left-handed hitting first baseman has 30 homers and 62 doubles while hitting over .300 and maintaining a disciplined approach at the plate.

Even after trading Duda, the Mets are holding off on calling up the 22-year-old Smith for some reason. That’s difficult to do after he slashed .385/.437/.725 in July, but this is the organization that called up Amed Rosario, arguably, two months after he was making it clear that he was ready for the Major Leagues. GM Sandy Alderson has suggested that they won’t wait much longer on Smith, though. He should settle in as the team’s first baseman before the end of the month.

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