9:09am: The Rays have formally announced the trade. 8:25am: The Brewers are kicking off their summer trade season with a deal to bring in some much-needed rotation help, acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Rays in exchange for infield prospect Gregory Barrios. It’s one of the first notable trades of the 2024 season — one that addresses a key need for the Brewers … [Read more...] about Rays Trade Aaron Civale To Brewers
The Opener: Kiner-Falefa, Orioles, Mariners, MLBTR Chat
As the early stages of the 2024 second half continue, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. IKF MRI: Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remained out of the lineup yesterday after being struck in the hand by a pitch over the weekend, and they’re now dealing with a second key injury in the lineup. Manager John … [Read more...] about The Opener: Kiner-Falefa, Orioles, Mariners, MLBTR Chat
Nationals Promote James Wood, Designate Eddie Rosario For Assignment
The Nationals have made top prospect James Wood’s previously reported promotion to the major leagues official, formally announcing the selection of his contract from Triple-A Rochester. In a corresponding move, veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario has been designated for assignment. Wood’s promotion to the majors was reported last Friday, and MLBTR’s Darragh McDonald broke down the … [Read more...] about Nationals Promote James Wood, Designate Eddie Rosario For Assignment
Giants Chairman Discusses Deadline, Signings, “Inconsistent” First Half
With a 40-44 record, the Giants sit in fourth place in the NL West but also still within striking distance of the playoffs, as San Francisco is 3.5 games out of the last National League wild card slot. Several other teams within the congested NL are in this same half-in, half-out status of semi-contention, though expectations were certainly higher in the Bay Area after the … [Read more...] about Giants Chairman Discusses Deadline, Signings, “Inconsistent” First Half
Outright Assignments: Kuhnel, Emanuel
Rounding up some recent outright assignments…. The Brewers outrighted Joel Kuhnel to Triple-A Nashville, as per the right-hander’s MLB.com profile page. Kuhnel was designated for assignment earlier this week, and for the second time this month, he has been outrighted off a team’s 40-man roster. The Blue Jays previously outrighted Kuhnel, and he opted for free agency and a … [Read more...] about Outright Assignments: Kuhnel, Emanuel