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Twins to promote their No. 2 prospect for his MLB debut
Lee, now 23, was selected with the eighth overall pick in 2022 and signed with an overslot bonus of $5.675MM. Since then, in short, he has mashed his way up the minor league ladder. That started right after he was drafted, as he got into 31 games in 2022, seeing time at the Complex League level, High-A and then Double-A. He produced a line of .303/.388/.451 in those games, walking at an 11.5% clip and striking out just 14.4% of the time.
Blue Jays pitcher shut down for six weeks following elbow surgery
Blue Jays right-hander Jordan Romano underwent arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to repair an impingement in his throwing elbow. Manager John Schneider relayed the news to the club’s beat, with Keegan Matheson of MLB.com among those to relay the news on X. The closer will be shut down from throwing for at least six weeks, with his potential return this season depending on how things progress from that point.
Reds yet to commit to strategy for upcoming trade deadline
The Reds entered the 2024 season as hopeful contenders but find themselves five games under .500 and 10.5 games back of the Brewers for the division lead in the National League Central. It’s certainly not how they drew things up, but the tightly bunched NL wild-card picture still leaves Cincinnati with some legitimate playoff aspirations. The Reds are only four games back of the third NL wild-card spot at the moment. They’re one of many teams on the wild-card bubble whose deadline activity will likely hinge on how the team plays in the coming weeks. In fact, general manager Brad Meador effectively confirmed as much to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Rays righty to make long-awaited return to rotation after Tommy John surgery
The Rays opened a rotation spot Wednesday morning by trading Aaron Civale to the Brewers. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports on X that Shane Baz will take that rotation spot, likely taking over Civale’s scheduled start on Friday. For now, the Rays have recalled reliever Justin Sterner to give the bullpen an extra arm, as Topkin suggested they would.
Rockies will listen to trade offers for pair of starting pitchers
The Rockies have a reputation for hanging onto – and at times extending – veterans who would be likely trade candidates with other organizations. In recent years, they’ve declined to trade Trevor Story, Jon Gray, Daniel Bard, C.J. Cron, Brent Suter and others despite sitting near the bottom of the standings in the National League. (Bard and Cron were signed to ill-fated extensions.) Various reports have already indicated that the Rockies have zero inclination to listen to trade scenarios involving third baseman Ryan McMahon, but Will Sammon, Katie Woo and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report that Colorado decision-makers “plan to consider” offers for some players who are controlled beyond the current season.
Jack Flaherty to miss start with back discomfort
The Tigers have scratched Jack Flaherty from Thursday's scheduled start against the Twins. The right-hander remained in Los Angeles after his start against the Angels last Thursday to receive an injection to treat back soreness, writes Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. For the moment, it doesn’t seem the situation...
Rangers offseason acquisition makes first rehab appearance
Tyler Mahle saw his first official game action as a member of the Ranger organization tonight. Texas assigned the offseason signee to Triple-A Round Rock to begin a rehab assignment. Mahle threw two scoreless innings on 19 pitches in his first appearance since he underwent Tommy John surgery last May.
Dodgers Sign Alan Trejo To Minor League Deal
The Dodgers signed infielder Alan Trejo to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Oklahoma City, tweets Triple-A broadcaster Alex Freedman. Dodgers Daily first reported last night (on X) that the L.A. native had agreed to a minor league contract with Los Angeles. Trejo, 28, became a free...
Diamondbacks place Jordan Montgomery on 15-day IL in flurry of moves
The D-backs shook a few things up in advance of their series with the Dodgers. Arizona reinstated catcher Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list and designated backup Tucker Barnhart for assignment. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reported those forthcoming moves over the weekend. Arizona also optioned young infielder...
Orioles, Vinny Nittoli Agree To Minor League Deal
Right-hander Vinny Nittoli and the Orioles have agreed to a deal, per Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com on X. The righty will report to Triple-A Norfolk. Earlier today, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reported on X that the righty had elected free agency. He was designated for assignment by the Cubs last week but passed through waivers unclaimed.
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...
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