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What this juggernaut Yankees team needs ahead of trade deadline
The Yankees’ 46-21 record is the best in the American League, and there aren’t many glaring holes on a team that has been outstanding on both the hitting and pitching fronts. As such, the Yankees’ deadline needs are fairly specific at the moment, as SNY’s Andy Martino writes that the Bronx Bombers are looking to reinforce their bullpen with another left-hander and a right-handed strikeout specialist.
Mariners making noteworthy change with pitching prospect
A few players from the 2023 draft have already made their MLB debuts, and Mariners prospect Logan Evans could potentially be coming soon due to his recent move to relief pitching. As Adam Jude of the Seattle Times writes, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto recently called Evans with the idea of shifting from the Double-A rotation to the bullpen, since the M’s are currently in the enviable position of having a loaded rotation. Working as a reliever could put Evans on the fast track to the Show and give the Mariners an extra hard-throwing arm in an injury-depleted pen.
Report: Phillies showing trade interest in Diamondbacks outfielder
As the Phillies look to put some final touches on a talented roster, Philadelphia is “keeping an eye on” Jake McCarthy as possible outfield help, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes. Such a trade would naturally depend on whether or not the Diamondbacks are still in the playoff race by the deadline, and even if not, Arizona would still be hesitant about moving an outfielder who is controlled through the 2028 season.
Tigers taking another chance on this veteran reliever
Miguel Diaz is heading back to Motown as the Tigers announced that the right-hander has been signed to a minor league contract. Diaz pitched for the Tigers in 2022-23 before being claimed off waivers from the Astros in early April. That stint in Houston resulted in just a single major...
White Sox to promote top prospect for MLB debut
The White Sox are planning to promote top pitching prospect Drew Thorpe to the majors on Tuesday, manager Pedro Grifol told reporters, including James Fegan of SoxMachine. He’ll make his MLB debut against the Mariners in Seattle. Thorpe, 23, was the headliner of a four player package the White...
White Sox designate former Rule 5 pick for assignment
The White Sox announced a series of roster moves Sunday, including that they’ve activated left-hander Shane Drohan from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment. In a separate move, the club selected the contract of left-hander Sammy Peralta. The club optioned right-hander Nick Nastrini to make room on the active roster. Chicago’s 40-man roster stands at 39.
Report: Cubs have mulled move for AL East star
If the Blue Jays make star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. available this summer, it appears that the Cubs would be among the suitors for his services. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports that Chicago’s brass have “privately discussed” the possibility of pursuing Guerrero ahead of the trade deadline.
Cardinals could get three-time All-Star back ahead of schedule
Cardinals fans received some excellent news recently as injured catcher Willson Contreras told reporters (including Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat) Friday that he’s been cleared to resume baseball activity after a CT scan revealed good news regarding his surgically-repaired forearm. Contreras has already caught a bullpen for right-hander Andre Pallante and Saturday he resumed hitting. Contreras indicated that he hopes to return to big league action by the end of the month, telling reporters that “it won’t be July” when he returns.
Mariners To Select Tyler Locklear
The Mariners are set to select first baseman Tyler Locklear prior to tomorrow’s game against the Royals, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. The club will have to make corresponding moves to accommodate Locklear’s addition to both the 40-man and active rosters prior to tomorrow’s game.
Red Sox can't catch break as two-time All-Star exits with knee soreness
Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers exited the club’s loss to the White Sox earlier Saturday due to left knee soreness, though manager Alex Cora told reporters (including Tom Caron of NESN) following the game that the club is hopeful that the issue isn’t more serious than that. Caron also relayed comments from Devers himself about the issue. The 27-year-old noted that he would not be in the lineup for tomorrow’s series finale against Chicago but that he hoped to be back in the lineup for the start of the club’s series against the Phillies in Boston on Tuesday.
Veteran LHP throws for Cubs
Free agent lefty Matthew Boyd threw for representatives of 17 of MLB’s 30 clubs Friday, as reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Boyd remains unsigned just under one year after he underwent Tommy John surgery last June, prematurely ending his 2023 campaign with the Tigers. Boyd,...
Rockies make bold decision to jump up top prospect from Double-A
The Rockies are set to call up infield prospect Adael Amador for his major league debut, according to reporter Francys Romero. Amador will bypass Triple-A entirely on his way to the big leagues and the Rox will need to make corresponding transactions to create room for Amador on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters.
Marlins place left-hander on 15-day injured list
The Marlins have placed Ryan Weathers on the 15-day injured list due to a strain in his left index finger. Right-hander Roddery Munoz has been called up from Triple-A and will start Saturday's game against the Guardians. An IL trip seemed imminent after Weather made an early exit from his...
Brewers sign veteran righty who just had short, ugly tenure with Dodgers
The Brewers announced the signing of right-hander Elieser Hernandez to a one-year big league deal with the team. To create roster space, righty James Meeker was optioned to Triple-A, and left-hander DL Hall was moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. The Dodgers designated Hernandez for...
Braves to promote top pitching prospect for MLB debut on Sunday
According to multiple reporters (including MLB.com’s Mark Bowman), the Braves are calling up top pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep. Waldrep will make his major league debut on Sunday in a start against the Nationals, as Atlanta is giving Max Fried extra rest by pushing his next outing to Tuesday. A 40-man roster space will have to be opened to accommodate Waldrep, though that could be easily accomplished by moving Ronald Acuna Jr. or Spencer Strider to the 60-day IL.
Rays reinstate pitcher, place fellow southpaw on 15-day IL
The Rays announced that left-hander Colin Poche has been activated from the 15-day injured list. Poche will return to take the roster spot of fellow southpaw Richard Lovelady, who is headed to the 15-day IL due to a flexor strain in his left forearm. Poche last pitched on April 23,...
Rangers, GM discussing contract extension
Chris Young is nearing the end of his deal with the Rangers, as the executive VP and general manager will be out of contract once the season is over. The team is taking steps to keep Young in the fold, however, as owner Ray Davis outlined in a statement to Kevin Sherrington of the Dallas Morning News.
Cubs outfielder left game against Reds after side 'tightened up'
The Cubs’ rough stretch continued with Friday's 3-2 loss to the Reds, which dropped Chicago into a tie with Cincinnati for second place in the NL Central. After spending a good chunk of the season’s first six weeks battling for the division lead, the Cubs are 7-16 over their last 23 games, thanks in large part to a lack of hitting. Since May 13, the Wrigleyville club has a collective 79 wRC+, ranking 29th of 30 teams in that span.
Guardians Outright Estevan Florial
The Guardians announced Friday afternoon that outfielder Estevan Florial cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. Florial accepted an outright assignment and will report to Triple-A Columbus. He remains in the organization without holding a spot on the 40-man roster. Acquired from the Yankees over the offseason, Florial...
Blue Jays starting pitcher to undergo UCL surgery
Alek Manoah will undergo surgery to repair the UCL in his throwing elbow on June 17, Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters (X link via Shi Davidi of Sportsnet). Doctors won’t know whether he’ll need to undergo a full Tommy John or the slightly less invasive internal brace procedure, but either surgery will end his 2024 season and sideline him well into next year.
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