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Braves Acquire Cavan Biggio From Giants
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/braves-acquire-cavan-biggio-from-giants.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:12
The Braves have acquired infielder Cavan Biggio from the Giants, as noted by Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, the Giants are receiving cash considerations in return for Biggio’s services. Biggio is…
Whit Merrifield Suffers Left Foot Fracture
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/whit-merrifield-suffers-left-foot-fracture.html
Published: September 7, 2024 23:59
The Braves’ battered infield mix took another hit last night when second baseman Whit Merrifield fouled a pitch off his foot during last night’s win over Toronto. As manager Brian Snitker told reporters (including MLB.com’s Mark Bowman) this evening,…
Royals Outright Dan Altavilla
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/royals-outright-dan-altavilla.html
Published: September 7, 2024 22:55
The Royals announced this afternoon that right-hander Dan Altavilla has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Omaha. The right-hander was designated for assignment by Kansas City earlier this week when they activated him from the 60-day…
Orioles Sign Terrin Vavra To Minor League Deal
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/orioles-sign-terrin-vavra-to-minor-league-deal.html
Published: September 7, 2024 22:00
The Orioles announced this afternoon that they’ve signed infielder Terrin Vavra to a minor league deal. Vavra was designated for assignment by the Mariners last week and elected free agency shortly thereafter. Since Vavra changed organizations after…
Angels Place Kevin Pillar, Jo Adell On Injured List
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/angels-place-kevin-pillar-jo-adell-on-injured-list.html
Published: September 7, 2024 21:10
The Angels announced this afternoon that they’ve place outfielders Kevin Pillar and Jo Adell on the 10-day Injured List. Pillar is out due to a left thumb sprain, while Adell is being shelved due to a left oblique strain. Outfielder Jordyn Adams was…
Marlins Announce 11 Roster Moves
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/marlins-announce-11-roster-moves.html
Published: September 7, 2024 20:48
The Marlins announced a whopping 11 roster moves in advance of today’s game with the Phillies. Right-handers Max Meyer and Calvin Faucher were each placed on the 15-day injured list, with Meyer’s placement due to right shoulder bursitis retroactive to…
Red Sox Activate Trevor Story From 60-Day Injured List
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/red-sox-activate-trevor-story-from-60-day-injured-list.html
Published: September 7, 2024 19:57
As expected, the Red Sox activated shortstop Trevor Story from the 60-day injured list, as the former two-time All-Star is set for his big league action since the first week of April. In the corresponding 40-man roster move, right-hander Isaiah Campbell…
Phillies Announce Four Roster Moves
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/phillies-announce-four-roster-moves.html
Published: September 7, 2024 19:42
The Phillies announced a quartet of roster moves in advance of their game with the Marlins, as catcher Aramis Garcia is joining the big league roster after his contract was selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Right-hander Jose Cuas is also joining the…
Jeff McNeil To Miss Rest Of Regular Season Due To Wrist Fracture
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/jeff-mcneil-to-miss-4-6-weeks-due-to-wrist-fracture.html
Published: September 7, 2024 17:56
Mets second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil had to leave Friday’s game after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist, and tests revealed a wrist fracture, as manager Carlos Mendoza told the New York Post’s Joel Sherman and other reporters today. McNeil…
AL East Notes: Bichette, Kjerstad, Hendriks
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/al-east-notes-bichette-kjerstad-hendriks.html
Published: September 7, 2024 17:11
Bo Bichette is scheduled to begin a Triple-A rehab assignment beginning on Tuesday, the Blue Jays told reporters (including Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi and Arden Zwelling). Bichette has been on the injured list since suffering a right calf strain on July 19,…
Blue Jays Shut Down Jordan Romano For Remainder Of 2024 Season
Published: September 7, 2024 16:01
Jordan Romano’s 2024 season is officially over, as Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters (including Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi) Friday on that Romano won’t be activated from the 60-day injured list before the regular season is out. The closer…
Yankees Reinstate Clarke Schmidt, Ian Hamilton; Designate Phil Bickford, Nick Burdi
Published: September 7, 2024 15:37
The Yankees announced that right-handers Clarke Schmidt and Ian Hamilton have both been reinstated from the 60-day injured list prior to today’s game with the Cubs, and Schmidt will take the ball as the game’s starting pitcher. To create roster space, New…
Dodgers Likely To Place Teoscar Hernandez On Injured List
Published: September 7, 2024 14:07
Teoscar Hernandez left Friday’s 3-1 Dodgers loss to the Guardians in the first inning, after the slugger was hit on the left ankle by a pitch from Cleveland starter Matthew Boyd. Hernandez was in obvious discomfort when leaving the field, though the…
Giants Place Kyle Harrison On 15-Day Injured List, “Good Chance” Season Is Over
Published: September 7, 2024 13:01
Prior to yesterday’s game, the Giants placed left-hander Kyle Harrison on the 15-day injured list due to an impingement in his throwing shoulder. The placement is retroactive to September 4. Righty Austin Warren was called up from Triple-A to take…
Blue Jays Outright Paolo Espino
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/blue-jays-outright-paolo-espino.html
Published: September 7, 2024 03:15
The Blue Jays have sent right-hander Paolo Espino outright to Triple-A Buffalo, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment a few days ago when the club claimed righty Dillon Tate off waivers. Espino has the…
Judge Dismisses Legal Challenge To A’s Stadium Funding
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/judge-dismisses-legal-challenge-to-as-stadium-funding.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:16
A Nevada judge has dismissed a legal challenge that was attempting to overturn a law that approved $380MM in public funding, per reporting from Tabitha Mueller and Howard Stutz of The Nevada Independent. Back in February, it was reported that a political…
Dodgers Place Gavin Stone On Injured List
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/dodgers-place-gavin-stone-on-injured-list.html
Published: September 6, 2024 22:04
The Dodgers announced they have recalled right-hander Landon Knack and left-hander Justin Wrobleski. In corresponding moves, they have optioned righty Michael Petersen and placed righty Gavin Stone on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder…
Diamondbacks Reinstate Ketel Marte From Injured List
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/diamondbacks-reinstate-ketel-marte-from-injured-list.html
Published: September 6, 2024 20:29
The Diamondbacks that second baseman Ketel Marte has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Outfielder Jorge Barrosa has been optioned to Triple-A Reno as the corresponding move. More to come.
Phillies Place Alec Bohm On Injured List
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/phillies-place-alec-bohm-on-injured-list.html
Published: September 6, 2024 19:59
The Phillies placed third baseman Alec Bohm on the 10-day injured list due to a left hand strain, per a team announcement, retroactive to September 3. Fellow infielder Buddy Kennedy is up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his spot on the active roster.…
Pirates Designate Billy McKinney For Assignment
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/pirates-designate-billy-mckinney-for-assignment.html
Published: September 6, 2024 19:59
The Pirates designated outfielder Billy McKinney for assignment Friday, per a team announcement. His spot on the roster will go to catcher Joey Bart, who’s been reinstated from the injured list. McKinney was traded from the Yankees to the Pirates over the…
Astros Reinstate Kyle Tucker From Injured List
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/astros-reinstate-kyle-tucker-from-injured-list-2.html
Published: September 6, 2024 19:55
The Astros have reinstated outfielder Kyle Tucker from the 60-day injured list. Infielder Zach Dezenzo has been optioned to Triple-A in order to open an active roster spot. Left-hander Parker Mushinski has been designated for assignment to create room on…
Red Sox Designate Rich Hill For Assignment
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/red-sox-designate-rich-hill-for-assignment.html
Published: September 6, 2024 19:02
The Red Sox announced Friday that they’ve designated left-hander Rich Hill for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to right-hander Luis Guerrero, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Worcester. More to come.
Nationals Claim Michael Rucker, Designate Travis Blankenhorn
Published: September 6, 2024 18:42
The Nationals announced Friday that they’ve claimed right-hander Michael Rucker off waivers from the Phillies and opened a spot on the 40-man roster by designating infielder/outfielder Travis Blankenhorn for assignment. Rucker was optioned to Triple-A…
Marlins Outright Ali Sanchez, Kent Emanuel
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/marlins-outright-ali-sanchez-kent-emanuel.html
Published: September 6, 2024 18:20
Marlins catcher Ali Sanchez and left-hander Kent Emanuel both went unclaimed on waivers following their recent DFAs and have been assigned outright to Triple-A Jacksonville, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Both players can reject the assignment…
Front Office Subscriber Chat With Steve Adams: TODAY At 3pm Central
Published: September 6, 2024 17:12
MLBTR's Steve Adams will be hosting a live chat today at 3pm CT, exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers.  Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access weekly…
Brian Cashman On Yankees’ Dominguez/Verdugo Decision
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/yankees-rumors-jasson-dominguez-alex-verdugo-left-field.html
Published: September 6, 2024 16:59
Since a blistering start to the season, highlighted by a 21-7 showing in May, the Yankees have played at a sub-.500 pace, recording a 40-41 record dating back to the beginning of June. They’re 1-3 since the calendar flipped to September and have dropped…
Dominic Smith Elects Free Agency
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/dominic-smith-elects-free-agency.html
Published: September 6, 2024 15:44
First baseman Dominic Smith elected free agency rather than accept his outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville after being designated for assignment by the Reds, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He can now sign with any club for the remaining three…
The Opener: Marte, Guardians, Dodgers, Pitchers’ Duel
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/the-opener-marte-guardians-dodgers-pitchers-duel.html
Published: September 6, 2024 13:55
As the final month of the regular season continues, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world headed into the weekend: 1, Marte nearing return: The Diamondbacks have been without one of their stars since Ketel Marte went…
White Sox Outright Touki Toussaint
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/white-sox-outright-touki-toussaint-2.html
Published: September 6, 2024 04:08
The White Sox sent right-hander Touki Toussaint outright to Triple-A Charlotte, the team announced (relayed on X by Scott Merkin of MLB.com). Chicago designated him for assignment on Tuesday. Toussaint made it into the MLB bullpen just before the trade…
Jerry Dipoto Expected To Continue As Mariners President In 2025
Published: September 6, 2024 00:56
Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto is expected to continue in his role next year, per a report from Ryan Divish and Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. The exact contract details are unclear but the report suggests an extension may have…
Zach Logue Elects Free Agency
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/zach-logue-elects-free-agency.html
Published: September 6, 2024 00:15
Left-hander Zach Logue has elected free agency, per Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (X link). The lefty had been designated for assignment by the Braves earlier this week and seems to have passed through waivers unclaimed. Since he had…
Terrin Vavra Elects Free Agency
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/terrin-vavra-elects-free-agency.html
Published: September 5, 2024 23:20
The Mariners announced that infielder/outfielder Terrin Vavra has elected free agency after clearing waivers. Seattle had designated him for assignment last week when selecting infielder Luis UrĂas to the roster. Vavra, 27, had a bit of prospect heat a few…
Pirates To Designate Domingo Germán For Assignment
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/pirates-to-designate-domingo-german-for-assignment.html
Published: September 5, 2024 22:25
The Pirates announced that left-hander Joey Wentz, whom they claimed off waivers earlier this week, has been added to the active roster. Right-hander Domingo Germán has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Prior to the official…
The Other, Other NL MVP Candidate
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/chris-sale-national-league-mvp-candidate-braves.html
Published: September 5, 2024 21:24
For much of the season Shohei Ohtani has been the presumptive National League MVP favorite. Maybe that wasn't the case on Opening Day, but an injury to teammate Mookie Betts early in the summer and an injury to D-backs star infielder Ketel Marte cleared…
Rockies Select Jaden Hill
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/rockies-select-jaden-hill.html
Published: September 5, 2024 20:33
The Rockies announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jaden Hill. Left-hander Evan Justice was optioned to Triple-A to open an active roster spot. Right-hander Dakota Hudson was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room on…
Blue Jays Claim Emmanuel RamĂrez
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/blue-jays-claim-emmanuel-ramirez.html
Published: September 5, 2024 19:23
The Blue Jays have claimed right-hander Emmanuel RamĂrez off waivers from the Marlins, per announcements from both clubs. The Fish had designated him for assignment earlier this week. The Jays announced that RamĂrez has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo…
Mets Claim José Azocar
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/mets-claim-jose-azocar.html
Published: September 5, 2024 19:22
The Mets announced that they have claimed outfielder José Azocar off waivers from the Padres. The Friars had designated him for assignment in recent days. Right-hander Sean Reid-Foley has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open up a 40-man…
Royals Designate Dan Altavilla For Assignment
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/royals-designate-dan-altavilla-for-assignment.html
Published: September 5, 2024 19:12
The Royals announced that right-hander Dan Altavilla has been designated for assignment. He had been on the 60-day injured list and was on a rehab assignment but it seems they didn’t want him to retake a spot on their 40-man roster, so he’s now in DFA…
Phillies To Promote Seth Johnson
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/phillies-to-promote-seth-johnson.html
Published: September 5, 2024 18:21
The Phillies are planning to call up right-hander Seth Johnson to start Sunday’s game against the Marlins, reports Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. It’ll be the big league debut for the 25-year-old righty, whom Philadelphia acquired from the Orioles in exchange for…
A’s Designate Janson Junk For Assignment
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/as-designate-janson-junk-for-assignment.html
Published: September 5, 2024 16:47
The A’s have designated right-hander Janson Junk for assignment and recalled left-hander Brady Basso from Triple-A Las Vegas, the team announced Thursday. Junk was claimed off waivers just six days ago. He made his first and only appearance for Oakland…
Twins Place Max Kepler On Injured List, Select DaShawn Keirsey Jr.
Published: September 5, 2024 16:26
The Twins have placed right fielder Max Kepler on the 10-day injured list with patellar tendinitis in his left knee and selected the contract of outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. from Triple-A St. Paul, per a team announcement. Left-hander Kody Funderburk was…
Rays Designate Alex Jackson For Assignment
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/rays-designate-alex-jackson-for-assignment.html
Published: September 5, 2024 14:17
The Rays announced Thursday morning that they’ve designated catcher Alex Jackson for assignment and selected the contract of left-hander Mason Montgomery from Triple-A Durham. Tampa Bay also optioned lefty Tyler Alexander to Durham and recalled infielder…
The Opener: Extensions, Robert, Tucker
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/the-opener-extensions-robert-tucker.html
Published: September 5, 2024 13:49
On the heels of some big news out of San Francisco, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Will any other deals come together this September? While the general rule of thumb is that in-season…
Giants Extend Matt Chapman
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/giants-extend-matt-chapman.html
Published: September 5, 2024 12:34
The Giants made a major splash overnight, announcing that they’ve extended the contract of third baseman Matt Chapman. The deal guarantees Chapman $151MM over six years and runs from 2025 to 2030, with a $25MM annual salary and a $1MM signing bonus paid…
Boone: Yankees Will Be “Creative” With Closer Role
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/boone-yankees-will-be-creative-with-closer-role.html
Published: September 5, 2024 04:44
The Yankees dropped tonight’s rubber match against the Rangers by a 10-6 margin. They’ve lost three straight series overall, dropping two of three against the Nationals, Cardinals and Texas. They had a good chance to secure a series victory and stay ahead…
Kodai Senga Throws Bullpen Session, Could Return This Season
Published: September 5, 2024 03:01
Kodai Senga took a significant step in his rehab from a left calf strain. As reflected on the MLB.com injury tracker, the righty threw a 25-pitch bullpen session at fairly high intensity this afternoon. While that’s the first of multiple throwing sessions,…
Mariners Sign Jesse Hahn To Minor League Contract
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/mariners-sign-jesse-hahn-to-minor-league-contract.html
Published: September 5, 2024 01:38
The Mariners inked Jesse Hahn to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Tacoma. Rainiers’ broadcaster Mike Curto tweeted the transaction. Hahn, 35, is working to get back to the majors for the first time in three years. He was out of affiliated…
Dodgers To Activate Yamamoto Next Week
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/dodgers-to-activate-yamamoto-next-week.html
Published: September 5, 2024 00:25
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will return to the Dodgers’ rotation on Tuesday. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including Alden González of ESPN) that the right-hander will get the start for the second game of next week’s set with the Cubs. Yamamoto is on the…
Daniel Castano Announces Retirement
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/daniel-castano-announces-retirement.html
Published: September 4, 2024 22:57
Left-handed pitcher Daniel Castano announced his retirement via a post on his personal Instagram account. “After 25 Baseball seasons, 9 years pro, 3 in college, 4 in HS, and 10 years of little league, I’m finally hanging up the cleats and for my more…
The A’s Position Player Core Is Emerging
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/the-as-position-player-core-is-emerging.html
Published: September 4, 2024 22:00
The A's have quietly been one of the better teams in the American League for the past two months. As USA Today's Bob Nightengale observed last night (on X), only the Astros have a better record among AL clubs since the start of July. Oakland was above .500…
Athletics Claim CJ Alexander
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/athletics-claim-cj-alexander.html
Published: September 4, 2024 21:53
The Athletics announced that they have claimed infielder CJ Alexander off waivers from the Royals and assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Alexander was listed as released on the MLB.com transactions logs but it appears he was still on waivers. Outfielder…
Cubs Place Jorge LĂłpez On Injured List
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/cubs-place-jorge-lopez-on-injured-list.html
Published: September 4, 2024 21:06
The Cubs have placed right-hander Jorge López on the 15-day injured list due to a right groin strain, with fellow righty Trey Wingenter recalled as the corresponding move. Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune was among those to relay the news on X.…
Cubs To Place Justin Steele On Injured List
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/cubs-to-place-justin-steele-on-injured-list.html
Published: September 4, 2024 21:01
The Cubs announced to reporters that left-hander Justin Steele will be placed on the 15-day injured list. His issue is left elbow flexor tendinitis, per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times on X. The corresponding move has not been revealed yet. More to…
Rangers To Place Corey Seager On Injured List
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/rangers-to-place-corey-seager-on-injured-list.html
Published: September 4, 2024 20:43
The Rangers are placing shortstop Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list due to hip discomfort. Manager Chris Young informed members of the club’s beat today, including Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News (X links). Young said it’s too early to…
Royals Outright Austin Nola, Release CJ Alexander
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/royals-designate-austin-nola-cj-alexander-for-assignment.html
Published: September 4, 2024 20:12
September 4: Nola has been outrighted to Triple-A Omaha and Alexander released, per the transactions tracker of each player at MLB.com. August 31: The Royals announced that catcher Austin Nola and infielder CJ Alexander have been designated for assignment.…
Tim Dierkes’ MLB Mailbag: Rangers, Bichette, White Sox, Jordan Walker
Published: September 4, 2024 19:48
Today's mailbag gets into possible offensive additions for the Rangers, Bo Bichette trade scenarios, the White Sox and the record books, requiring starters to go six innings, Jordan Walker's future, and much more. Kevin asks: Do you see the Rangers getting…
Elvis Andrus To Retire
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/andrus-not-officially-retired-but-not-pursuing-comeback.html
Published: September 4, 2024 19:38
September 4: Now things will be more official shortly. Per another piece from Grant, Andrus will officially retire on as a Ranger Friday, September 6. He will throw out the first pitch prior to that day’s game against the Angels. August 27: Elvis Andrus…
Reds Outright David Buchanan
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/reds-outright-david-buchanan.html
Published: September 4, 2024 18:56
The Reds have sent right-hander David Buchanan outright to Triple-A Louisville, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. Buchanan, 35, was seemingly an…
Darin Ruf Joins University Of Nebraska Omaha Coaching Staff
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/darin-ruf-retires-college-coach-nebraska-omaha.html
Published: September 4, 2024 17:59
Former big league first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf has joined the University of Nebraska Omaha baseball program as an assistant coach, the school announced Wednesday. There’s been no formal announcement of retirement for the 38-year-old Ruf, but this…
Phillies Designate Michael Rucker For Assignment
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/phillies-designate-michael-rucker-for-assignment.html
Published: September 4, 2024 15:58
The Phillies announced Wednesday that right-hander Michael Rucker has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to fellow righty Nick Nelson, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Philadelphia also…
Trevor Richards, Caleb Boushley Accept Outright Assignments With Twins
Published: September 4, 2024 15:19
Right-handers Trevor Richards and Caleb Boushley both passed through waivers unclaimed following their recent DFAs by the Twins, tweets Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Either could’ve rejected an outright assignment to the minors, but…
MLBTR Podcast: Royals’ Reinforcements, Promoted Angels, And The Terrible White Sox
Published: September 4, 2024 14:43
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for…
The Opener: Darvish, Holmes, Twins
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/the-opener-darvish-holmes-twins.html
Published: September 4, 2024 13:42
As the stretch run of the 2024 regular season continues, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Darvish returns to the mound: Veteran right-hander Yu Darvish is scheduled to make his first…
Orioles Outright Forrest Wall
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/orioles-outright-forrest-wall.html
Published: September 4, 2024 04:46
The Orioles announced this afternoon that outfielder Forrest Wall cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk. He does not have the requisite service time nor the previous career outright that would allow him to elect free agency. Baltimore…
Latest On Yankees’ Rotation Plans
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/latest-on-yankees-rotation-plans.html
Published: September 4, 2024 04:11
The Yankees plan to activate Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list to start against the Cubs on Saturday, tweets Chris Kirschner of the Athletic. The right-hander has made three minor league rehab appearances, reaching 4 2/3 innings on 70 pitches in…
Sean Manaea Expected To Opt Out Of Mets Deal In Offseason
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/mets-rumors-sean-manaea-opt-out-free-agent-luxury-tax.html
Published: September 4, 2024 02:47
Left-hander Sean Manaea has signed two-year deals with opt-out provisions in each of the past two offseasons and is poised to reenter the market for a third straight winter. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes that Manaea will opt out of the second year and…
Giants Playing Marco Luciano At Second Base
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/giants-playing-marco-luciano-at-second-base.html
Published: September 4, 2024 01:49
The Giants recalled Marco Luciano and Luis Matos from Triple-A Sacramento this afternoon. San Francisco optioned Blake Sabol and Casey Schmitt in corresponding moves. Luciano is in tonight’s lineup at second base against Arizona’s Ryne Nelson. It seems…
Erasmo Ramirez Accepts Outright Assignment With Rays
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/erasmo-ramirez-accepts-outright-assignment-with-rays.html
Published: September 4, 2024 00:32
Erasmo RamĂrez accepted an assignment to Triple-A Durham after being outrighted by the Rays. Tampa Bay had designated the veteran long reliever for assignment late last week. It’s the second DFA of the year for RamĂrez. Tampa Bay ran him through waivers in…
The Brewers’ Rotation Is Holding Up
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/the-brewers-rotation-is-holding-up.html
Published: September 3, 2024 22:43
The Brewers have the best run differential in MLB. Milwaukee has outscored its opponents by 139 runs, putting them 14 runs clear of the second-place Yankees’ +125 gap. Milwaukee is coasting to another division title and sit half a game behind the Phillies…
Fantasy Baseball: Smoke Or Fire?
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Published: September 3, 2024 21:48
Hello friends. Labor Day is behind us and the calendar has officially flipped to the last month of everyone's championship runs...hopefully. For those out of the race, we salute you. But for those that remain, a month of difficult decisions may await you…
Diamondbacks Place Lourdes Gurriel Jr. On Injured List, Reinstate Christian Walker
Published: September 3, 2024 21:43
The Diamondbacks announced that first baseman Christian Walker has been reinstated from the injured list. He has been out since the end of July due to a strained left oblique. He’ll take the roster spot of outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who is heading the…
Jon Gray Done For Season Due To Foot Injury
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/jon-gray-done-for-season-due-to-foot-injury.html
Published: September 3, 2024 21:39
Rangers right-hander Jon Gray is done for the season due to a foot injury. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News was among those to relay the news on X from manager Bruce Bochy. Gray is not yet on the injured list but will presumably be placed there…
Marlins Claim Anthony Veneziano, Designate Three Players For Assignment
Published: September 3, 2024 20:37
The Marlins announced a huge batch of transactions today, including the previously reported claim of right-hander Lake Bachar. They also claimed left-hander Anthony Veneziano off waivers from the Royals. They also reinstated left-hander Josh Simpson from…
Pirates Claim Joey Wentz
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/pirates-claim-joey-wentz.html
Published: September 3, 2024 19:43
The Pirates have claimed left-hander Joey Wentz off waivers from the Tigers, according to announcements from both clubs. The Tigers had designated him for assignment in recent days. The Pirates had an open 40-man spot but will need to open an active roster…
Marlins Outright Jonathan BermĂşdez
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/marlins-outright-jonathan-bermudez.html
Published: September 3, 2024 19:14
The Marlins have sent left-hander Jonathan Bermúdez outright to Triple-A Jacksonville, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment on the weekend. He has the…
MLBTR Live Chat
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Published: September 3, 2024 18:02
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Marlins Claim Lake Bachar
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/marlins-claim-lake-bachar.html
Published: September 3, 2024 17:45
The Marlins have claimed right-hander Lake Bachar from the Padres, per Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union Tribune on X. The Friars had designated him for assignment on the weekend. The Fish will need to make a corresponding move to open a 40-man roster…
White Sox To Designate Touki Toussaint For Assignment
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/white-sox-to-designate-touki-toussaint-for-assignment.html
Published: September 3, 2024 17:44
The White Sox are planning to designate right-hander Touki Toussaint for assignment, reports Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. The move will give Chicago another 40-man vacancy, as they’re filling his spot by recalling righty Matt Foster, who’s…
Johnny Cueto Elects Free Agency
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/johnny-cueto-elects-free-agency.html
Published: September 3, 2024 16:00
Right-hander Johnny Cueto elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Angels, per transaction log at MLB.com. That indicates he first went unclaimed on waivers and then rejected an outright assignment to the minors. Cueto signed a…
Live Chat With Fantasy Baseball Expert Nicklaus Gaut
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Published: September 3, 2024 15:38
Fantasy baseball expert Nicklaus Gaut will be holding a live chat today at 11am central time, exclusively with Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Use the link below to ask a question in advance, participate in the live event, and read the transcript…
Paul Goldschmidt Plans To Continue Playing In 2025
Published: September 3, 2024 15:22
Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is having the least-productive season of his storied big league career, but the soon-to-be 37-year-old made clear to MLB.com’s John Denton that he has every intention of continuing his career in 2025. The seven-time…
The Opener: Steele, Cole, MLBTR Chat
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/the-opener-steele-cole-mlbtr-chat.html
Published: September 3, 2024 13:23
As MLB’s stretch run gets under way, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Steele scratched from scheduled start: Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including ESPN’s Jesse Rogers)…
Latest On Kyle Tucker
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/latest-on-kyle-tucker.html
Published: September 3, 2024 02:01
Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker hasn’t played in a big league game since fouling a ball off his leg on June 3. The club placed him on the 10-day injured list shortly thereafter, listing his injury as a right shin contusion, and it seemed like a short absence…
Pirates Release Jose Rojas
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/pirates-release-jose-rojas.html
Published: September 3, 2024 01:15
The Pirates have released infielder/outfielder Jose Rojas, according to his transactions tracker on MLB.com. He’ll head back out to the open market and assess the options for his next opportunity. Rojas, 31, signed a minor league deal with the Pirates in…
Reds Outright Evan Kravetz, Davis Wendzel
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/reds-outright-evan-kravetz-davis-wendzel.html
Published: September 2, 2024 23:26
Left-hander Evan Kravetz and infielder Davis Wendzel both passed through waivers unclaimed and have been sent outright to Triple-A Louisville, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com on X. Both players had been designated for assignment by the Reds in the past week.…
Padres Designate José Azocar For Assignment
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/padres-designate-jose-azocar-for-assignment.html
Published: September 2, 2024 21:38
The Padres announced that they have reinstated outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. from the 60-day injured list, as previously reported. In corresponding moves, they optioned outfielder Bryce Johnson and designated outfielder José Azocar for assignment. Azocar,…
Red Sox Re-Sign Brad Keller To Minor League Deal
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/red-sox-re-sign-brad-keller-to-minor-league-deal-2.html
Published: September 2, 2024 21:00
The Red Sox and Brad Keller have evidently reunited on another minor league deal, as he started for Triple-A Worcester yesterday. He had elected free agency last week after being designated for assignment but seems to have signed a fresh pact. If the deal…
Submit Your Questions For This Week’s Episode Of The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast
Published: September 2, 2024 20:05
On the MLB Trade Rumors podcast, we regularly answer questions from our readers and listeners. With the next episode set for Wednesday, we’re looking for MLBTR’s audience to submit their questions and we’ll pick a few to answer. The 2024 season is coming…
Padres To Reinstate Fernando Tatis Jr.
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/padres-to-reinstate-fernando-tatis-jr.html
Published: September 2, 2024 19:10
Outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is going to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list today, reports Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The outfielder is currently on the 60-day IL, so the Friars will need to make a move to open a 40-man roster spot…
Reds Designate Dominic Smith For Assignment
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/reds-designate-dominic-smith-for-assignment.html
Published: September 2, 2024 18:46
The Reds announced that they have recalled outfielder Blake Dunn from Triple-A Louisville. In a corresponding move, first baseman Dominic Smith has been designated for assignment. The club’s 40-man roster count drops to 39. Smith, 29, was with the Reds for…
Twins Reportedly Considering Moving Royce Lewis To Second Base
Published: September 2, 2024 16:53
Twins infielder Royce Lewis made his first career appearance at second base yesterday, fielding three innings of work at the position during the club’s win over the Blue Jays. According to a report from Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, that could be the…
Royals Manager Matt Quatraro Away From Team Due To Personal Matter
Published: September 2, 2024 16:02
The Royals announced this morning that manager Matt Quatraro is away from the team while he tends to a personal matter. While Quatraro is away, bench coach Paul Hoover is set to serve as the club’s manager. It’s as of now unclear how long Quatraro expects…
Orioles Select Nick Maton
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/orioles-select-nick-maton-2.html
Published: September 2, 2024 15:08
The Orioles announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Nick Maton. To make room for Maton on the club’s 40-man and active rosters, catcher David Banuelos has been designated for assignment. Maton, 27, is back on the…
Guardians Re-Sign Anthony Gose To Minor League Deal
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/guardians-re-sign-anthony-gose-to-minor-league-deal.html
Published: September 2, 2024 14:36
The Guardians have re-signed left-hander Anthony Gose to a minor league deal, according to the transactions tracker on Gose’s player profile at MLB.com. The signing came together on August 31, meaning that Gose would be eligible to pitch for Cleveland in…
Giants Activate Tristan Beck, Recall Blake Sabol
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/giants-activate-tristan-beck-recall-blake-sabol.html
Published: September 2, 2024 13:58
Amid yesterday’s flurry of transactions related to September’s expansion of active rosters from 26 to 28, the Giants recalled catcher Blake Sabol and activated right-hander Tristan Beck from the 60-day injured list to fill the newly created vacancies. No…
The Opener: Leiter, Gurriel, Red Sox, Mets
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/the-opener-leiter-gurriel-red-sox-mets.html
Published: September 2, 2024 13:05
Happy Labor Day to those who celebrate! While fans around America enjoy a day of rest and relaxation, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Leiter to be recalled: The Rangers are set to…
Cardinals Sign Chance Sisco To Minor League Contract
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/cardinals-sign-chance-sisco-to-minor-league-contract.html
Published: September 2, 2024 04:05
The Cardinals signed catcher Chance Sisco to a minor league deal last week, as initially noted on Sisco’s MLB.com profile page. Sisco has already been on the field with Triple-A Memphis, which marked his first action in affiliated ball since he played…
AL West Notes: Blanco, Scherzer, Soriano
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/al-west-notes-blanco-scherzer-soriano.html
Published: September 2, 2024 03:26
The Astros have been using a six-man rotation for the last couple of weeks, in order to both ease Justin Verlander’s return from the 15-day injured list and to help manage the innings of Ronel Blanco and Spencer Arrighetti. With the team preparing to move…
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. To Undergo MRI On Left Calf
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/lourdes-gurriel-jr-to-undergo-mri-on-left-calf.html
Published: September 2, 2024 01:56
The Diamondbacks’ 14-3 rout of the Dodgers today wasn’t an entirely smooth ride for Arizona, as left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. left the game after suffering some tightness in his left calf. The injury occurred when Gurriel was trying to beat out a…
MLBTR Live Chat
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