MLB Trade Rumors

Royals infielder Maikel Garcia underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, tweets Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. Kansas City hasn’t announced whether the injury is expected to impact his readiness for Spring Training. Garcia had been set to play winter ball in his native Venezuela. He revealed in an X post over the weekend that he was instead headed … [Read more...] about Maikel Garcia Undergoes Surgery To Remove Bone Spur From Elbow

Former big league right-hander Al Fitzmorris has passed away at 78. The Royals announced the news on Wednesday evening. Fitzmorris was born in Buffalo but attended high school in San Diego. He signed with the White Sox as a 20-year-old. The 6’2″ righty never had an opportunity to get to the big leagues with Chicago. The Royals plucked him away as they built their first team via … [Read more...] about Al Fitzmorris Passes Away

The Blue Jays have hired Graham Johnson to serve as bullpen coach, GM Ross Atkins told reporters (including Shi Davidi of Sportsnet). Atkins also confirmed the previously reported hiring of Lou Iannotti as assistant hitting coach and indicated the team was looking to add an assistant pitching coach to work alongside Pete Walker. Johnson joins an MLB staff for the first time. He … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Hire Graham Johnson As Bullpen Coach

The Mets brought back outfielder Alex Ramírez on a minor league contract, reports Will Sammon of the Athletic (X link). It’s unclear whether the 21-year-old will get a non-roster invite to MLB Spring Training. Ramírez returns to the only organization for which he’s suited up in his career. The righty-hitting outfielder was the centerpiece of New York’s international signing … [Read more...] about Mets Re-Sign Alex Ramirez To Minor League Deal