Javier Baez Has Hairline Fracture In Thumb, Timeline Unclear An MRI today revealed that Cubs shortstop Javier Baez has a hairline fracture in his left thumb, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. He’ll visit a specialist on Monday for further evaluation. Though the Cubs have yet to release a timeline for his return, it’s possible that…
DetailsJed Lowrie is finally joining Mets after ugly injury saga Jed Lowrie is finally here. The Mets activated the infielder from the 60-day injured list on Saturday afternoon, as he will be on the team’s roster for the first time since signing a two-year, $20 million deal with the Mets this offseason. Lowrie is expected…
DetailsCubs To Promote Danny Hultzen, Designate Taylor Davis Sept. 7: In order to clear a spot for Hultzen on the 40-man roster, the Cubs have designated Taylor Davis for assignment. Hultzen’s contract has officially been selected. Sept. 6: It has been a long and winding road for former first-round draft pick Danny Hultzen, but the…
DetailsA Garr-eat Cause I got this 45 years ago. I got this yesterday. There is something magical to me about Ralph Garr. He had some stellar years, hitting .300 and above when that was valued, and stealing some bases, when that mattered too. WAR isn’t kind to him, though he did have 5+ WAR in…
DetailsOrioles Recall Austin Hays The Orioles are set to promote outfielder Austin Hays to the Major League roster, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN. The touted 24-year-old will have his second crack at the big league level after a brief stint in 2017. More to come. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/09/orioles-recall-austin-hays.html
DetailsMets Activate Jed Lowrie The Mets are set to welcome one of their offseason additions, as infielder Jed Lowrie has been activated from the injured list, according to Tim Healey of Newsday. In addition, Dominic Smith has been transferred to the 60-day injured list and right-hander Drew Gagnon has been recalled from Triple-A. More to…
DetailsShrinking rosters is only why to fix MLB’s September chaos At least the absurdity disappears next year. The Red Sox, just as an example, are playing with 21 pitchers in September. Beginning next season — unless the Red Sox wanted to be limited to seven position players — that ridiculousness will vanish. The rules for…
DetailsJacoby Ellsbury update shows how sad this really is Long-forgotten in this season filled with injuries is the Yankees’ most notorious ailed player. But $153 million man Jacoby Ellsbury is still rehabbing, even if it seems only a miracle could get him back in pinstripes. Ellsbury worked out indoors Friday in Tampa, according to The…
DetailsMichael Pineda Receives 60-Game PED Suspension Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Michael Pineda has been suspended for 60 games for violating MLB’s drug policy, reports Jon Heyman of MLB Network. He’ll miss the remainder of the season and is not eligible for postseason play. More to come. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/09/michael-pineda-receives-60-game-ped-suspension.html
DetailsGiants Claim Wandy Peralta The Giants have claimed left-handed pitcher Wandy Peralta off waivers from the Reds, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. He’ll report to his new club on Monday, tweets Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic, adding that the Giants have placed infielder Zach Green on the 60-day injured list thanks to…
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