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Angels release veteran 3B
Infielder/outfielder Hunter Dozier has been released by the Angels, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had signed a minor league deal with them in January but will now return to the open market in search of his next opportunity. It’s understandable why the Halos took a shot on...
Astros lose another starter for rest of season
The Astros announced that right-hander Jose Urquidy will undergo elbow surgery, ending his 2024 season. Houston also confirmed that righty Cristian Javier will undergo season-ending elbow surgery, as was first reported Tuesday by The Athletic’s Chandler Rome. The team didn’t specify the nature of either surgery, though Rome indicated in his original report that Javier would require Tommy John surgery. Urquidy’s surgery is being performed on Wednesday, so more details will likely be available once it is completed. Javier is slated to have his procedure performed on Thursday.
What's next for Phillies pitcher who took line drive to throwing hand?
The Phillies were dealt a scare over the weekend when Ranger Suarez took a comeback line drive off his throwing hand. While that raised initial concern about a potential injured list stint, the southpaw avoided any fractures. Suarez played catch without issue today and is scheduled for a bullpen session...
Mariners, Matt Bowman Agree To Minor League Deal
The Mariners are in agreement with reliever Matt Bowman on a minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post (X link). The ZS Sports client would be paid at a $1MM base rate if he cracks the MLB roster and has multiple unspecified opt-out chances, Heyman adds.
Royals exploring bullpen market
The Royals have been perhaps the most surprising contender of 2024. Kansas City’s 36-26 record is fourth-best in the American League. They’re five games behind the Guardians in a suddenly competitive AL Central and occupy the second Wild Card spot. One year removed from a 106-loss season, K.C....
Astros RHP to undergo Tommy John surgery
The Astros are losing right-hander Cristian Javier to Tommy John surgery, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. He’ll undergo the procedure on Thursday and will likely be out at least into the second half of the 2025 season. Javier landed on the 15-day injured list last week after reporting...
Mariners owner claims team will have 'resources available' ahead of trade deadline
The Mariners’ lack of offseason spending drew the ire of the fan base, as Seattle’s offseason dealings appeared to be as much about managing payroll as they were reshaping the team. Seattle traded away Eugenio Suarez, used Jarred Kelenic to dump the contracts of Evan White and Marco Gonzales on the Braves, made financially motivated swaps involving Robbie Ray and Mitch Haniger, and only signed three free agents to major league contracts (Mitch Garver, Ryne Stanek and Austin Voth). The series of fiscally influenced moves came amid uncertainty surrounding the future of their television contract with ROOT Sports, and while the M’s certainly weren’t alone in their hand-wringing over their broadcast rights, they were arguably impacted as heavily or more so than many clubs.
Cardinals pitcher to undergo season-ending surgery
Cardinals right-hander Keynan Middleton will undergo surgery to repair his flexor tendon and will miss the entire 2024 season. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch was among those to relay the news. Middleton, 30, signed with the Cardinals this offseason on a one-year deal with a $6M guarantee. He’s...
How are the MLB players who can opt out of their contracts doing so far?
We’re two months into the 2024 season, meaning more than a third of the schedule has already elapsed. While there are still plenty of games remaining, there are enough in the books to affect the market of the upcoming free agent class. That’s particularly true for players who can...
Padres reportedly showing strong interest in White Sox lefty
The Padres are showing strong interest in left-hander Garrett Crochet of the White Sox, per a report from Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The report cautions that no deal is imminent but it also states that the Friars have been the most aggressive club in pursuing Crochet.
White Sox All-Star activated from IL after nearly two months
The White Sox announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday, reinstating outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list, recalling outfielder Zach DeLoach and selecting the contract of outfielder Duke Ellis. In corresponding moves, outfielders Tommy Pham and Dominic Fletcher have each landed on the 10-day injured list, Pham due to a left ankle sprain and Fletcher due to a left shoulder strain. Both moves are retroactive to June 3. The Sox also designated infielder Zach Remillard for assignment. James Fegan of Sox Machine reported the Ellis news on X earlier Tuesday.
Key Red Sox outfielder lands on injured list
The Red Sox announced that they have placed outfielder Wilyer Abreu on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 3, due to a right ankle sprain. Catcher Tyler Heineman has been recalled in a corresponding move. Manager Álex Cora announced the Abreu news prior to the official announcement on WEEI’s Jones and Mego, with Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic among those to relay the news on X. Chris Cotillo of MassLive previously reported the Heineman recall on X.
Pirates call up former No. 1 pick as part of roster shuffle
The Pirates announced a series of roster moves today. They recalled catcher Henry Davis, outfielder Jack Suwinski and infielder Liover Peguero from Triple-A Indianapolis. They also selected the contract of right-handed reliever Ben Heller from Indy. In one corresponding move, they placed infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist sprain, retroactive to June 3. Outfielder Michael A. Taylor went on the paternity list, opening another roster spot, while left-hander Jose Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A and catcher Grant Koch was designated for assignment.
MLB closes Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara investigation
Major League Baseball released a statement to members of the media Tuesday regarding Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers, with Alden González of MLB among those relaying it on X: “Based on the thoroughness of the federal investigation that was made public, the information MLB collected, and the criminal proceeding being resolved without being contested, MLB considers Shohei Ohtani a victim of fraud and this matter has been closed.”
Nationals place breakout righty on injured list
The Nationals announced Tuesday that they’ve placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list due to a strained flexor muscle in his right forearm. Left-hander DJ Herz has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester and will make his MLB debut when he starts Tuesday's game. Williams is in the...
Braves sign veteran 3B to major league deal
The Braves have signed veteran third baseman/corner outfielder Brian Anderson to a major league contract, reports Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Anderson, a CAA client, will be in uniform for Tuesday night's game. He opted out of a minor league deal with the Mariners over the weekend. Atlanta transferred lefty Tyler Matzek from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the roster for Anderson.
Veteran right-hander agrees to push back opt-out date with Rangers
Veteran right-hander Johnny Cueto, who signed a minor league deal with the Rangers in late April, had an early-June opt-out opportunity but has agreed to push his out dates back, Ari Alexander of KPRC-2 reports. Cueto’s opt-out dates now fall on June 14 and on July 1. If he’s not...
Tucupita Marcano receives lifetime ban for betting on baseball
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday morning that Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has been declared permanently ineligible for violating the league’s sports betting rules and policies — specifically Rule 21(d)(2). In March 2024, MLB learned from a legal sports betting operator that it had identified past baseball betting activity...
Astros GM: 'Don't see any scenario' where team sell at deadline
The Astros came back to beat the Cardinals Monday. They’re now 27-34, seven games below .500 and as many back of the Mariners in the AL West. Houston has yet to fire on all cylinders as they seek an eighth straight trip to the ALCS; they’ve yet to climb above .500 after starting the season with a four-game sweep at the hands of the Yankees.
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