Rick Renteria Out While Awaiting Coronavirus Test Results White Sox manager Rick Renteria will be away from the team for at least one game. Per a club announcement, he is undergoing testing for COVID-19 after experiencing a cough and nasal congestion. Indications are that Renteria is only experiencing mild symptoms at the moment. Hopefully that…
DetailsDoctors fear worst for MLB after Marlins coronavirus mayhem PHILADELPHIA — Anthony Santella, a public health scientist and health services researcher specializing in infectious disease prevention and control, recalled his reaction upon hearing of organized sports’ plans to return to action. “I was like, ‘We’re moving too fast,’” Dr. Santella, who teaches at Hofstra University,…
DetailsMarlins Claim Josh Smith From Reds The Marlins have claimed a second hurler from the Reds, per a team announcement. Southpaw Josh D. Smith will also go to Miami via waiver claim, joining Justin Shafer. Smith, 30, appeared briefly last year with the Marlins and Indians. He’s now the second hurler by the same name…
DetailsWhite Sox Place Reynaldo Lopez On IL; Select Ryan Goins & Designate Cheslor Cuthbert The White Sox announced that they have placed righty Reynaldo Lopez on the injured list with a shoulder strain. His timeline is not yet known. Fellow righty Ian Hamilton will take the active roster opening. The South Siders have also made a…
DetailsTigers Place Dario Agrazal On Injured List The Tigers have placed righty Dario Agrazal on the injured list, per a club announcement. He’s said to be dealing with a forearm strain. Taking his place on the active roster will be fellow righty Anthony Castro. The team will have to account for Agrazal’s scheduled start tomorrow,…
DetailsCorey Kluber Diagnosed With Grade 2 Teres Major Tear Rangers righty Corey Kluber has been diagnosed with a grade 2 tear of the teres major muscle in his right shoulder. He’ll spend at least a month resting the injury before attempting to resume throwing. More to come… Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/07/corey-kluber-diagnosed-with-grade-2-teres-major-tear.html
DetailsMLB owners not discussing canceling season amid Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak Despite its current coronavirus crisis, the MLB plans to go on with its season. Owners completed their weekly conference call Monday and there was no talk of cancelling the shortened 2020 season, The Post’s Joel Sherman reports. After 11 players and two coaches on the…
DetailsAstros Place Justin Verlander On Injured List, Select Brandon Bielak The Astros have placed Justin Verlander on 10-day injured list due to a forearm strain and selected the contract of right-hander Brandon Bielak, MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart tweets. Houston has also optioned infielder Taylor Jones to alternate camp and recalled right-hander Nivaldo Rodriguez. Verlander yesterday publicly…
DetailsDavid Price says players’ health isn’t MLB’s top priority David Price’s COVID-19 concerns are coming to life. The Dodgers pitcher became one of the highest-profile players to opt out of MLB’s 60-game season before it began and now is watching to see how commissioner Rob Manfred responds to the first in-season crisis. After just one…
DetailsNationals Sign Josh Harrison 12:57pm: The Nationals have announced the signing. Harrison will be in uniform for tonight’s game. Catcher Raudy Read was optioned to alternate camp to make space on the 30-man roster. July 27, 10:15am: Harrison has passed his physical and Covid-19 tests, Heyman tweets. A formal announcement should be made by the…
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