The Mariners announced that they have signed outfielder Víctor Robles to a contract extension. It reportedly guarantees him $9.75MM over the next two years, which includes a $1.25MM signing bonus. He can earn an extra $2MM via bonuses/escalators, $1MM in each season, $500K for reaching 500 plate appearances and another $500K for 600 plate appearances. The Mariners will have a … [Read more...] about Mariners Sign Víctor Robles To Extension
River Ryan Suffers Season-Ending UCL Strain
7:40PM: Roberts updated reporters (including Jack Harris) with the news that Ryan has a UCL strain. It is still too early to tell if the injury can be treated without surgery, or if Ryan will ultimately need a Tommy John or brace procedure. 1:38PM: Dodgers starter River Ryan is done for the season after suffering an elbow injury in his last outing (per Juan Toribio of … [Read more...] about River Ryan Suffers Season-Ending UCL Strain
Luis Arraez Playing Through Torn Thumb Ligament
Luis Arraez suffered an injury to his left thumb while sliding into third base during a game back on June 25, and the ongoing discomfort was enough for Arraez to skip playing in the All-Star Game so he could give his thumb a full four days of rest over the break. Arraez revealed more specifics about the injury yesterday, telling Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase and other … [Read more...] about Luis Arraez Playing Through Torn Thumb Ligament
Marlins Outright Nick Gordon
Infielder/outfielder Nick Gordon has been sent outright to Triple-A Jacksonville, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. Gordon, 28, is a former first-round pick and top 100 prospect with some major league success on his track record. But the fact that no club was willing to … [Read more...] about Marlins Outright Nick Gordon
East Notes: Grissom, Suarez, Volpe, Lowe, De La Cruz, Shim
The Red Sox activated Vaughn Grissom from the 10-day injured list today and optioned the infielder to Triple-A, a move that The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey reported the team was considering last week. Grissom hasn’t played in the majors since June 1 due to a right hamstring strain, adding to his troubled first season in Boston. Between this injury and a left hamstring strain in … [Read more...] about East Notes: Grissom, Suarez, Volpe, Lowe, De La Cruz, Shim