The Rays announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Tyler Zuber. He’s now on their 40-man roster but won’t join the big league staff, as Tampa Bay immediately optioned Zuber to Triple-A Durham. The Rays’ 40-man roster now stands at 38 players. Tampa Bay signed Zuber out of the Atlantic League back in mid-May. He’d been pitching well for the Long … [Read more...] about Rays Select Tyler Zuber
Longoria: Not Officially Retired, But Unlikely To Continue Playing
Evan Longoria suited up for just the third organization of his career in 2023 when he signed with the D-backs and helped the club make an improbable run to the World Series. He hasn’t signed a new contract since then but also hasn’t formally filed any retirement paperwork. The longtime Rays and Giants third baseman, however, told Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times and others … [Read more...] about Longoria: Not Officially Retired, But Unlikely To Continue Playing
Reds Sign Patrick Weigel To Minor League Deal
Right-hander Patrick Weigel, who’s spent the bulk of the season pitching with the Mexican League’s Saraperos de Saltillo, has signed a minor league deal with the Reds, as first announced by his now-former club. Weigel was assigned to Double-A Chattanooga and tossed a perfect inning with one strikeout on Sunday. Weigel, who turned 30 last week, pitched in a pair of big league … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Patrick Weigel To Minor League Deal
Submit Your Questions For This Week’s Episode Of The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast
On the MLB Trade Rumors podcast, we regularly answer questions from our readers and listeners. With the next episode set for Wednesday, we’re looking for MLBTR’s audience to submit their questions and we’ll pick a few to answer. We’re just over two weeks away from the July 30 trade deadline. If you have a question about the ongoing 2024 season, a future transaction, a look … [Read more...] about Submit Your Questions For This Week’s Episode Of The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast
Brewers Designate Dallas Keuchel For Assignment
The Brewers have designated veteran left-hander Dallas Keuchel for assignment, according to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy. Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel went on to relay that right-hander Joel Kuhnel has had his contract selected and will take Keuchel’s place on the 40-man and active rosters. Keuchel, 36, was acquired by Milwaukee in a trade with the Mariners late last … [Read more...] about Brewers Designate Dallas Keuchel For Assignment