Zack Greinke Working Out, Unsure About Continuing Playing Career
2024/05/zack-greinke-working-out-unsure-about-continuing-playing-career.htmlThat is, if there is a next step at all, since Greinke was non-committal about what these workouts exactly represent. … After 20 Major League seasons, Zack Grienke might not yet be ready to hang up his cleats, as the veteran right-hander has been working out at the Diamondbacks' extended Spring Training camp.
Red Sox Shut Down Garrett Whitlock Due To Elbow Soreness
2024/05/red-sox-shut-down-garrett-whitlock-due-to-elbow-soreness.htmlWhitlock has spent exactly one month on the injured list, but not for an elbow problem. … The Red Sox are pausing Garrett Whitlock's throwing program after the right-hander reported elbow soreness, manager Alex Cora told reporters on Friday (link via Chris Cotillo of MassLive).
Rimas Sports Agency Files Lawsuit Against MLBPA Over Recent Sanctions
2024/05/rimas-sports-agency-files-lawsuit-against-mlbpa-over-recent-sanctions.htmlAlmost exactly one year later, in April of 2024, it was reported by various outlets that the agency was facing sanctions from the MLBPA for violating agency regulations. … With Velasquez quitting and Arroyo having his certification revoked, that apparently left Rimas with no one with the right to represent players.
Reds Place Nick Lodolo On Injured List
2024/05/reds-place-nick-lodolo-on-injured-list.htmlIt's unclear exactly when Lodolo got hurt or how severe the injury is. … In 2022, he was called up to the big leagues in mid-April but was limited to 103 1/3 innings over 19 starts, missing time due to a lower right back strain and left calf tendinitis.
Journeymen Taking Advantage Of Playing Time With Athletics
2024/05/journeymen-taking-advantage-of-playing-time-with-athletics.htmlRays manager Kevin Cash told the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast (video on X) that minor league pitchers might be more worried about developing their skills as opposed to results, whereas MLB pitchers will be the inverse. … He's tossed 24 innings for Oakland so far this year with an ERA of exactly 3.00.
Fantasy Baseball: Changes in Discipline That Matter
2024/05/fantasy-baseball-changes-in-discipline-that-matter.htmlLuckily, even this "terrible" version isn't exactly a fantasy anchor and the fix might be as simple as trying to do less. … But those gains have all been given back so far in 2024, with Acuna running a career-worst 13.2% SwStr%, including a downright awful 16% K% vs RHP, up from 9% SwStr% last season.
Tim Dierkes’ MLB Mailbag: Severino, Blue Jays, James Wood
2024/05/tim-dierkes-mlb-mailbag-severino-blue-jays-james-wood.htmlI mentioned in reference to Severino that it's hard to succeed long-term on an 11-12 K-BB%, and that's exactly what Berrios and Bassitt have at present. … Lane Thomas doesn't have a timeline yet for his knee injury, but he'll be the starting right fielder upon his return.
Astros Notes: Verlander, Pressly, Brown
2024/05/astros-notes-verlander-pressly-brown.htmlThey haven't exactly stuck to that plan initially. … Whether Brown will stick in the bullpen for a while or make another start seems undecided right now.
Latest On Kodai Senga
2024/05/latest-on-kodai-senga.htmlThe Mets haven't exactly been on fire yet, but even with a 19-20 record, they are a game out in the crowded NL wild card race. … Kodai Senga threw a live batting practice session on April 29, seemingly a sign that the Mets hurler was making good progress on his way back from a moderate posterior capsule strain in his right shoulder.
Pirates Designate Roansy Contreras, Place Ke’Bryan Hayes On 10-Day IL
2024/05/pirates-designate-roansy-contreras-place-kebryan-hayes-on-10-day-il.htmlIt still isn't exactly an eye-catching set of results, and the Pirates have seen enough to feel comfortable in possibly losing Contreras to the waiver wire. … 12:53PM: Pirates GM Ben Cherington announced to Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (links to X) and other reporters that right-hander Roansy Contreras has been designated for assignment.
Mariners Notes: Crawford, Canzone, Saucedo, Santos, Woo
2024/05/mariners-notes-crawford-canzone-saucedo-santos-woo.htmlCrawford wasn't exactly off to a roaring start prior to his injury, as he had only a .198/.296/.302 slash line in his first 98 plate appearances. … Tayler Saucedo was placed on the 15-day IL last Wednesday due to a hyper-extended right knee, but Hollander said Saucedo's MRI results suggested that the left-hander might only miss the minimum 15 days.
Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Heat Check: National League
2024/05/fantasy-baseball-bullpen-heat-check-national-league.htmlPerhaps it was just because Scott had pitched the previous two nights but bringing him out to get one out isn't exactly the same as a night off. … And if you're not just super afraid of Rodriguez, you're using your "closer" to face a not-very-scary trio, before bringing in a lefty to face two switch-hitters and a right-hander.
Blue Jays Activate Alek Manoah From Injured List
2024/05/blue-jays-to-activate-alek-manoah-for-sunday-start.htmlThese many months later, it still isn't exactly clear why Manoah's 2023 season came to such an abrupt end, amidst some rumors of a possible injury or service time-related displeasure over his demotion. … TODAY: The Blue Jays announced Manoah's activation today, and optioned left-hander Brendon Little to Triple-A in order to make room for the righty on the active roster.
A’s Option Ryan Noda
2024/05/as-option-ryan-noda.htmlAn 0-4 showing this afternoon dropped his season line to .128/.242/.198 in exactly 100 trips to the dish. … Skipper Mark Kotsay has continued to give Noda regular run against right-handed pitching.
Tim Dierkes’ MLB Mailbag: Mason Miller, Vlad Jr., Orioles, White Sox, Marlins, And More
2024/05/tim-dierkes-mlb-mailbag-mason-miller-vlad-jr-orioles-white-sox-marlins-and-more.htmlIt's also worth keeping in mind that the A's have not exactly hit home runs in trying to convert established good players like Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, Chris Bassitt, and Sean Manaea into prospects. … Mason Miller and Lucas Erceg are amazing, and totally wasted on the A's right now, despite them playing better than expected.
Astros To Promote Joey Loperfido
2024/04/astros-to-promote-joey-loperfido.htmlA seventh-round pick for the Astros in the 2021 draft, Loperfido (who turns 25 in two weeks) didn't exactly come out of nowhere, as he posted strong numbers in each of his first two minor league seasons. … Since Singleton and Loperfido are both left-handed hitters, having Loperfido take over as the complementary first option alongside the right-handed hitting Abreu seems like a logical move for Houston.
Mariners “Indefinitely” Shut Down Matt Brash’s Rehab
2024/04/mariners-indefinitely-shut-down-matt-brashs-rehab.htmlWhile elbow issues of any kind bring to mind the possibility of Tommy John surgery for many fans, there's been no indication of damage to Brash's UCL to this point, however and it won't be clear exactly what the prognosis is for Brash and what his timetable for return could look like until he meets with Meister. … Mariners right-hander Matt Brash has been shut down indefinitely from his rehab process, GM Justin Hollander told reporters this evening (including Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times).
NL East Notes: Ozuna, Turnbull, Mets, Senga, Megill, Cavalli
2024/04/nl-east-notes-ozuna-turnbull-mets-senga-megill-cavalli.htmlNationals manager Davey Martinez then views Cavalli's return to the majors for "sometime at the end of June, maybe July." The 22nd overall pick of the 2020 draft pitched in exactly one MLB game before his career was put on pause by the TJ procedure, and assuming all goes well health-wise, Cavalli should now be in line for his extended stint in a big league rotation. … Cavalli updated reporters (including MASNsports.com's Bobby Blanco) about his rehab progress, as the plan is for the right-hander to start a minor league rehab assignment in the middle of May.
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.