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Nationals To Select Trey Lipscomb
The Nationals are planning to select infielder Trey Lipscomb, reports Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. Lipscomb would replace Nick Senzel on the active roster. The third baseman broke his thumb in practice before Washington’s…
Players Who Sign Extensions Prior To MLB Debut Are Not PPI Eligible
A player who signs a contract extension prior to making his major league debut is not eligible for the prospect promotion incentive, reports JJ Cooper of Baseball America. He specifically mentions Jackson Chourio of the Brewers and Colt…
Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
The Yankees’ offseason was highlighted by a blockbuster trade, but some major injury concerns have threatened to undermine New York’s work in upgrading the roster.
Major League Signings
2023 spending: $23.25MMTotal spending: $41.25MM…
Rangers Place Tyler Mahle On 60-Day Injured List
The Rangers announced today that right-hander Tyler Mahle has been placed on the 60-day injured list. Combined with yesterday’s outright of infielder José Barrero, the club opened two spots to select the contracts of right-hander José…
Nick Senzel Suffers Broken Thumb
Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel suffered a broken thumb while fielding a ball prior to today’s game, reports Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. It’s unclear how long the injury will keep him out but it’s likely to be at least a…
Rays Release Francisco Mejia – MLB Trade Rumors
Francisco Mejia’s return to the Rays organization will be a brief one. ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel reports that the Rays released the veteran backstop, who’d signed a minor league deal in late February. Mejia is once again a free agent.
The…
Athletics Select Kyle McCann – MLB Trade Rumors
The Athletics announced a series of Opening Day roster moves today. They selected the contract of catcher Kyle McCann and placed left-hander Sean Newcomb and infielder Aledmys Diaz on the 60-day injured list. Those two IL placements open…
Reds To Re-Sign Mike Ford, Claim Yosver Zulueta From Blue Jays
1:07pm: The Reds announced that they’ve claimed Zulueta and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville. Infielder Matt McLain, who had shoulder surgery this week, has been placed on the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the roster.
12:52pm:…
Pirates Designate Canaan Smith-Njigba, Jackson Wolf, Ali Sánchez For Assignment
The Pirates announced a series of Opening Day roster moves, selecting the contracts of right-handers Jared Jones, Ryder Ryan and Hunter Stratton. All three of those moves were previously reported. In corresponding 40-man moves,…
Mariners Designate Taylor Trammell For Assignment
The Mariners announced Thursday that they’ve designated former top outfield prospect Taylor Trammell for assignment. He was out of minor league options and didn’t make Seattle’s Opening Day roster, necessitating the…