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Inconsistent Tigers offense in danger of losing two hitters to IL
Kerry Carpenter was placed on the Tigers’ 10-day injured list earlier this week with what was described as lumbar spine inflammation, but the issue has unfortunately proven to be more serious. The club announced on Friday that Carpenter “is currently completing rehab for a lumbar spine stress fracture,” with no recovery timeline provided. Manager A.J. Hinch could have more details during his pregame chat with media later on Saturday, but it would appear as though Carpenter will be sidelined for at least a month, and potentially quite longer depending on the severity of the fracture.
Rangers star second baseman hopes rest helps neck issue
Marcus Semien went 1-for-4 in the Rangers’ 8-2 loss to the Marlins on Friday, marking his return to the lineup after sitting out Texas’ previous game. While off days aren’t normally worth mention, Semien’s absence from Wednesday’s lineup ended a streak of 349 starts for the star second baseman, and it represented only his ninth missed game since the start of the 2019 season.
MLB veterans with opt-out opportunities coming up
As part of the 2022 collective bargaining agreement, MLB and the Players Association agreed to a few automatic opt-out dates for some veteran players on minor league contracts. Article XX(B) free agents — generally, players with over six years of MLB service who finished the preceding season on a big league roster — who sign minor league contracts more than 10 days before Opening Day receive three uniform chances to retest free agency if they’re not promoted.
Giants Outright Three Players
The Giants made a few moves before tonight’s series opener against the Yankees. San Francisco placed rookie infielder Marco Luciano on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 30, with a right hamstring strain. Casey Schmitt was recalled to take his place on the active roster. The team also...
Dodgers designate veteran pitcher for assignment after disastrous outing
The Dodgers announced they’ve designated right-hander Elieser Hernández for assignment. They needed to clear an active roster spot for closer Evan Phillips, who is back from the 15-day injured list. The move drops the team’s 40-man roster count to 39. Hernández made five appearances for Los Angeles,...
Former top prospect is rewarding Padres' faith after bumpy road in majors
The Padres overhauled much of the roster as they navigated payroll constraints last winter. The outfield was more stripped down than retooled, as San Diego traded Juan Soto and Trent Grisham to both offload Soto’s massive arbitration salary and address a pitching staff that lost four possible starters to free agency. While San Diego subsequently poked around the free agent and trade markets for outfield help, the payroll limitations led them to enter camp with two question marks alongside Fernando Tatis Jr.
Diamondbacks ace heading to injured list with hamstring strain
The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Zac Gallen has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. Fellow righty Slade Cecconi has been recalled in a corresponding move. Gallen, 28, took the ball in Thrusday night’s game against the Mets but departed after just six pitches,...
Veteran 1B rejects outright assignment, elects free agency
First baseman Mike Ford will elect free agency rather than accept an outright assignment with the Reds, per Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Ford was designated for assignment earlier this week but evidently passed through waivers unclaimed. The 31-year-old is capable of being a potent slugger but has struggled...
Mariners parting ways with notable coach
The Mariners announced that they have relieved bench coach and offensive coordinator Brant Brown of his duties. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported the news prior to the official announcement. Director of hitting strategy Jarret DeHart and assistant hitting coach Tommy Joseph will expand their current roles to compensate for Brown’s absence.
Orioles lose two starting pitchers to season-ending surgeries
Orioles general manager Mike Elias informed the media that both left-hander John Means and right-hander Tyler Wells will undergo elbow surgery. Each player will be undergoing ulnar collateral ligament repair, but it’s not known if either will be full Tommy John surgery or the internal brace alternative. In either case, both players are now set to miss the remainder of the season. Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com was among those to relay the news.
Guardians designate once-vaunted outfielder for assignment
The Guardians have designated outfielder Estevan Florial for assignment, tweets Zack Meisel of The Athletic. His spot on the roster will go to outfielder Steven Kwan, who’s been reinstated from the injured list and is back in the Cleveland lineup tonight. Acquired from the Yankees in a December swap...
Wander Franco's administrative leave extended to July 14
Rays’ shortstop Wander Franco will stay on administrative leave through July 14, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. That will be the last day before this year’s All-Star break, from July 15 to 18. Franco has essentially been on administrative leave since late last year when...
Cardinals starting center fielder lands on IL with oblique strain
The Cardinals announced Friday that outfielder Lars Nootbaar has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 30, with an oblique strain. Infielder Jose Fermin is up from Triple-A Memphis to take Nootbaar’s spot on the active roster. St. Louis also announced that reliever Giovanny Gallegos is headed to Memphis on a minor league rehab assignment.
Teams inquiring on Marlins closer
The Marlins’ awful start to the season and uncommonly early trade of star infielder Luis Arraez served as clear indicators of the direction they’ll take as this summer’s trade deadline approaches, and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports Friday that teams have already been inquiring on closer Tanner Scott.
Mets shake up roster with set of moves
The Mets are shaking up the roster with a broad-reaching set of roster moves. Catcher Omar Narvaez is being designated for assignment, reports SNY’s Andy Martino. His spot on the roster will go to catcher Luis Torrens, who is being acquired from the Yankees and selected to the MLB roster, according to Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extra Base. The Mets are sending cash to the Yankees in the deal for Torrens, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Specifically, it’ll be a $100K return for the Yankees.
A's to place key reliever on 15-day IL with forearm tightness
The A’s will place setup man Lucas Erceg on the 15-day injured list, manager Mark Kotsay told reporters on Thursday afternoon (via the MLB.com injury tracker). The right-hander experienced forearm tightness while warming up on Tuesday. He’s headed back to Oakland for further evaluation. While Erceg isn’t as...
Reds Outright Brett Kennedy
The Reds have sent right-hander Brett Kennedy outright to Triple-A Louisville, per the transaction log at MLB.com. Cincinnati designated him for assignment on Tuesday when they reinstated Alex Young from the 60-day injured list. Kennedy only spent a few days on the 40-man roster and didn’t get into an MLB...
Rockies Outright John Curtiss
The Rockies have sent right-hander John Curtiss outright to Triple-A Albuquerque, per his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. He has the right to elect free agency though it’s not yet clear if he has chosen to do so.
Yankees place breakout RHP on injured list
The Yankees announced today that right-hander Clarke Schmidt has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 27, with a right lat strain. Right-hander Cody Morris has been recalled in a corresponding move. At this point, the full details of the injury aren’t clear. Schmidt started for the...
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