The Yankees announced this afternoon that they’ve acquired infielder J.D. Davis and cash considerations from the A’s in exchange infielder Jordan Groshans. Davis had been designated for assignment by the A’s earlier this week. The Yankees transferred right-hander Nick Burdi to the 60-day injured list in order to make room for Davis on the 40-man roster. Davis, 31, signed with … [Read more...] about Yankees Acquire J.D. Davis
Dodgers Notes: Kershaw, May, Graterol
Longtime Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has been sidelined for the entirety of the 2024 season to this point after undergoing shoulder surgery over the offseason, but recently began a rehab assignment as he eyes a potential return sometime next month. That rehab assignment has already hit a snag, however, as manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including Bill Plunkett of the … [Read more...] about Dodgers Notes: Kershaw, May, Graterol
Phillies Extend Cristopher Sanchez
3:25PM: According to The Athletic’s Matt Gelb, the extension will guarantee Sanchez $22.5MM in total. The club option year for 2029 is valued at $14MM, while the 2030 club option is worth $15MM. Gelb adds that the price of both options will rise if Sanchez manages to finish in the top 10 of NL Cy Young award voting. 10:33AM: The Phillies have officially announced the extension, … [Read more...] about Phillies Extend Cristopher Sanchez
Patrick Sandoval Exits Start With Forearm Tightness
Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval left tonight’s start against the Dodgers in the third inning. After walking former teammate Shohei Ohtani, Sandoval began shaking his arm and called for a trainer. The Halos announced the initial diagnosis as forearm tightness. It seems fair to presume Sandoval will head for imaging in the next couple days. While it’s too early to know … [Read more...] about Patrick Sandoval Exits Start With Forearm Tightness
Jasson Domínguez Expected To Miss About Eight Weeks
Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez is going to miss a lot time with an oblique strain. SNY relayed video on X of manager Aaron Boone discussing the issue, with the skipper saying Domínguez will miss “up to eight weeks” before he can play in games because the strain is “pretty significant.” It’s yet another unfortunate setback for Domínguez, who arrived in the big leagues with … [Read more...] about Jasson Domínguez Expected To Miss About Eight Weeks