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Athletics designate two disappointing veterans for assignment
The Athletics announced that they have recalled right-hander Tyler Ferguson and infielder Brett Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas. Left-hander Sean Newcomb and infielder Aledmys Díaz were designated for assignment in corresponding moves. Díaz, 33, had a solid run as a productive major leaguer from 2016 to 2022, suiting up...
Nationals injured All-Star pitcher to undergo further testing due to elbow discomfort
The Nationals are dealing with a worrisome situation regarding one of their top pitchers. Josiah Gray told reporters that he came out of his most recent rehab start with elbow discomfort and fatigue, via Andrew Golden of the Washington Post. He’ll head for additional testing. Manager Dave Martinez indicated they’ll hold off on that imaging until around the All-Star break, as relayed by The Post’s Spencer Nusbaum.
Blue Jays place veteran IF on IL, recall top prospect for MLB debut
The Blue Jays announced that infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain. Infielder Leo Jimenez has been recalled in a corresponding move and will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game. Kiner-Falefa, 29, was...
Mets schedule ace for rehab assignment, will recall top prospect
It seems reinforcements for the Mets’ rotation are on the horizon. Right-hander Kodai Senga, who’s missed the entire season thus far with a shoulder injury, is slated to throw 40 pitches in the first start of a minor league rehab assignment, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. New...
Marlins designate veteran infielder for assignment
The Marlins have designated infielder Tim Anderson for assignment, reports Craig Mish of SportsGrid and the Miami Herald. Xavier Edwards will be recalled to take Anderson’s spot on the roster, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Anderson, 31, was Miami’s lone major-league signing in free agency this past offseason....
Cubs Sign Jake Hager To Minor League Deal
The Cubs signed infielder Jake Hager to a minor league contract over the weekend. Hager appeared in one game for their complex affiliate in Arizona. According to the transaction log at MLB.com, he’s now headed to Triple-A Iowa. A right-handed hitter, Hager has 42 games of major league experience...
Diamondbacks GM discusses team's approach to trade deadline
The majority of the National League is tightly bunched in the middle of the standings. The defending pennant winners are right among that group, carrying a 41-43 record that has them two and a half games back of the Cardinals for the final wild-card spot. The Mets are a half-game ahead of Arizona as the NL’s top non-playoff team, while another five clubs sit fewer than three games behind them.
Tony Kemp Opts Out Of Minor League Deal With Twins
Veteran infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp had a July 1 opt-out date in his minor league deal and exercised it. He has been released and is now a free agent. The news was reported on X by Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune and Darren Wolfson of SKOR North. Kemp, 32, spent...
Reds Outright Peyton Burdick
The Reds have sent outfielder Peyton Burdick outright to Triple-A Louisville, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. Burdick, now 27, showed some big promise early on in his professional career but has been struck out more and...
MLBA hires retired left-hander in special assistant role
The Major League Baseball Players Association announced Monday that retired left-hander Andrew Miller has been hired by the union to a new role with the title of special assistant, strategic initiatives. “Throughout his playing career, Andrew Miller was respected across the game for his commitment, his leadership and his ability...
Giants Outright Trenton Brooks, Raymond Burgos
The Giants passed first baseman Trenton Brooks and lefty Raymond Burgos through waivers unclaimed, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle tweets. Both were designated for assignment over the weekend, and both have now been assigned outright to Triple-A Sacramento. Brooks, acquired last August in the trade sending Sean Newcomb...
Mets eyeing trade deadline as buyers
At the start of June, the Mets looked like also-rans in the National League playoff picture. They followed up a 9-19 showing in May with a pair of losses to begin June, but have since turned things around in dramatic fashion, going 16-6 over their past 22 games. Manager Carlos...
Rays release veteran reliever
The Rays have released right-hander Chris Devenski after designating him for assignment last week, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’s now a free agent. Any team can now sign Devenski to a big league or minor league deal. A new club would only be responsible for the prorated league minimum for any time he spends on the big league roster/injured list. That number would be subtracted from what the Rays owe, but Tampa Bay is on the hook for the bulk of the remainder of his $1.1M salary.
Insiders update Dodgers' trade deadline plans
Several teams tried to pry right-hander Gavin Stone from the Dodgers in offseason trade talks, writes Bob Nightengale of USA Today, but Los Angeles held firm on the former top prospect and is now reaping the benefits. After yielding 31 runs in his first 31 big league innings last season, Stone has emerged as a vital member of manager Dave Roberts’ rotation.
Nationals promote top prospect
The Nationals have made top prospect James Wood’s previously reported promotion to the major leagues official, formally announcing the selection of his contract from Triple-A Rochester. In a corresponding move, veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario has been designated for assignment. Wood’s promotion to the majors was reported last Friday, and...
Diamondbacks to designate struggling catcher for assignment
The Diamondbacks are designating catcher Tucker Barnhart for assignment, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Piecoro indicates that the move will clear space on the club’s roster for Gabriel Moreno to be activated from the injured list prior to the club’s next game against the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Mariners catcher hit by pitch on wrist
The Mariners had an injury scare this evening as catcher Mitch Garver was struck in the wrist by a pitch from Twins right-hander Joe Ryan during this afternoon’s game and exited with what Seattle termed a right wrist contusion. As noted by MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer, manager Scott Servais told reporters after the game that x-rays on Garver’s wrist came back negative, but that the club doesn’t plan on making a decision about next steps regarding the 33-year-old until Tuesday given the club has tomorrow off.
Brewers set to welcome back dynamic young outfielder
The Brewers are set to welcome outfielder Garrett Mitchell back from the injured list Monday, as manager Pat Murphy told reporters (including MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy). The Brewers are optioning infielder Tyler Black to the minor leagues to make room for Mitchell on the active roster, although they’ll still need to clear a 40-man roster spot to accommodate his activation from the 60-day IL prior Monday’s game against the Rockies in Colorado.
Report reveals what Mariners are seeking on trade market
The Mariners have gotten off to a strong start this season with a 47-38 record that places them firmly in the driver’s seat of the AL West division race, 4.5 games ahead of the second-place Astros. Given that solid position in the standings, as the second half gets underway, it’s hardly surprising that Seattle plans to add to their team ahead of the trade deadline, which is scheduled for exactly one month from Sunday on July 30. Reporting last week indicated that the Mariners plan to be “aggressive” in improving their offense this summer, and today a report from MLBNetwork’s Jon Morosi added additional details regarding the club’s plans. Per Morosi, the Mariners have already begun exploring possible trades with other clubs and are currently prioritizing the addition of one everyday hitter, as well as help in the bullpen.
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