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Cubs lose veteran OF to injury at the worst time
The Cubs will be without Mike Tauchman for a few weeks. Chicago placed their right fielder on the 10-day injured list Tuesday evening with a strained left groin, per a team announcement. Miles Mastrobuoni is up from Triple-A Iowa to take the active roster spot. Manager Craig Counsell told the...
Yankees place two right-handers on IL amid flurry of roster moves
The Yankees announced a series of roster moves Tuesday. First baseman Anthony Rizzo was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right forearm fracture, an injury that was reported Mondday. They also placed right-handers Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet on the 15-day injured list. Hamilton’s move is due to a right lat strain and retroactive to June 17. Poteet’s is due to a right triceps strain and retroactive to June 15. In corresponding moves, they recalled left-hander Clayton Andrews and also selected the contracts of left-hander Anthony Misiewicz and catcher/infielder Ben Rice. The moves for Misiewicz and Rice were previously covered on MLBTR.
Tigers reliever to undergo lat surgery
Tigers reliever Alex Lange will undergo surgery to repair an avulsion in his right lat next week, the team informed reporters (X link via Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free-Press). The club didn’t provide any kind of return timetable, but it’s fair to wonder if he’ll make it back this season.
Astros place Justin Verlander on 15-day IL with neck discomfort
The Astros announced that they have placed right-hander Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list due to neck discomfort, retroactive to June 16. Right-hander Nick Hernandez has been recalled from Triple-A as the corresponding move. Verlander, 41, was supposed to start for the Astros on Saturday but was scratched due...
Blue Jays place two-time All-Star SS on injured list
The Blue Jays announced a series of roster moves today, with shortstop Bo Bichette placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain, retroactive to June 15. Infielder Orelvis Martinez was recalled and will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game. They also made a bullpen swap, with left-hander Brandon Eisert optioned as right-hander Ryan Burr was recalled.
Guardians option struggling 1B
The Guardians announced that third baseman Jose Ramirez has been reinstated from the paternity list with first baseman Kyle Manzardo optioned to Triple-A Columbus as the corresponding move. Manzardo, 23, came into this season ranked as one of the top 100 prospects in the sport and the Guards promoted him...
Red Sox right-hander to undergo Tommy John surgery
Red Sox right-hander Luis Perales will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports on X. The young righty will therefore miss the remainder of this season and likely much of 2025 as well. It’s an unfortunate blow for Perales, who impressed the Red Sox enough to...
GM: Royals hope to deepen bullpen, add versatile hitter
The Royals have been one of baseball’s best turnaround stories in 2024, currently sitting nine games over .500 and in possession of the second Wild Card spot in the American League. At five games back of the division-leading Guardians and a half-game up on the third-place Twins, they’re in a tightly contested race for their division as well.
Blue Jays, James Kaprielian Agree To Minor League Deal
The Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league contract with free-agent righty James Kaprielian, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’s been assigned to Triple-A Buffalo. Once one of the top pitching prospects in the Yankees organization, Kaprielian was traded from New York to Oakland in...
Three-time Cy Young winner nearing 2024 debut for Rangers
The Rangers dropped their fourth consecutive game in an ugly 14-2 drubbing at the hands of the Mets tonight. That continues a tough month-long stretch that has dropped the defending World Series champions six games below .500. To the extent there’s a silver lining of Monday for Ranger fans, it’s...
Rays manager Kevin Cash reportedly under contract through 2030
The Rays are having a bit of a disappointing season so far in 2024 but it’s unlikely that manager Kevin Cash is going to be on the hot seat because of it. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times recently took a look at some things the franchise could do but noted that Cash is incredibly safe since his contract runs through the 2030 season.
A's to designate veteran 1B/3B for assignment
The A’s are designating corner infielder J.D. Davis for assignment, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (X link). MLB.com’s Martín Gallegos reports (on X) that the A’s are recalling outfielder Lawrence Butler from Triple-A Las Vegas in what is presumably the corresponding move. Oakland hasn’t announced the transactions, which will likely be made official tomorrow with the A’s off tonight.
Dodgers manager shares return timetable for Mookie Betts
The Dodgers placed Mookie Betts on the 10-day injured list this afternoon, a formality after he suffered a fractured left hand on Sunday. Miguel Vargas is back up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take his spot on the active roster. That alone didn’t provide much of an update, but skipper...
Blue Jays place reliever Yimi Garcia on 15-day IL
The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Yimi García has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow ulnar neuritis. Left-hander Brandon Eisert was selected to the roster in a corresponding move. The Jays had two open 40-man spots as Cavan Biggio and Daniel Vogelbach were designated for...
Yankees' Anthony Rizzo to miss time with right arm fracture
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has been diagnosed with a fractured radial neck in his right arm, report Ken Rosenthal, Brendan Kuty and Chris Kirschner of the Athletic. The Athletic writes that Rizzo will not require surgery but is likely to miss around four to six weeks. Though...
Angels designate Jose Suarez, Cole Tucker for assignment
The Angels announced that they have reinstated infielder Brandon Drury from the injured list and selected the contract of right-hander Zach Plesac. In corresponding moves, left-hander José Suarez and infielder Cole Tucker have been designated for assignment. Suarez, 26, had a solid two-year run as a swingman for the...
Phillies option speedy OF to make room for veteran SS
The Phillies announced today that shortstop Trea Turner has been reinstated from the injured list, a move that was reported over the weekend. To open a roster spot for Turner, outfielder Johan Rojas was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Rojas, now 23, was promoted to the majors last summer from...
Mets release veteran catcher
The Mets announced Monday that catcher Tomas Nido has been released following last week’s DFA. He’s now a free agent. The Mets will remain on the hook for the balance of this year’s $2.1M salary (minus the prorated league minimum from any new team that plugs him onto the major league roster).
Mariners Re-Sign Matt Bowman To Minor League Deal
The Mariners and right-hander Matt Bowman have reunited on another minor league pact. The righty elected free agency a few days back but has now joined the Tacoma Rainiers, tossing a scoreless inning for them yesterday. Bowman, 33, has been bouncing around the league this year. He started with the...
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