Mookie Betts was hit on the left hand by a Dan Altavilla fastball today, causing Betts to drop to the ground in immediate pain and then leave the field. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times) after the game that Betts has a fractured bone in the hand and will be out of action “for some time,” though the former AL MVP … [Read more...] about Mookie Betts Suffers Fractured Bone In Left Hand After HBP
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Exits Start With Triceps Tightness
11:58pm: There is a “high probability” that the Dodgers will place Yamamoto on the 15-day injured list, Roberts told reporters (including DiGiovanna) after the game. Roberts went on to note that he “wasn’t part of that conversation” if Yamamoto spoke to the coaching staff about tightness during warmups prior to the game, adding that there was “no point in time” where Dodgers … [Read more...] about Yoshinobu Yamamoto Exits Start With Triceps Tightness
Rangers Re-Sign Derek Hill To Minor League Deal
The Rangers have re-signed outfielder Derek Hill to a minor league contract, reports Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News (X link). He’ll head back to Triple-A Round Rock after electing free agency earlier in the week. Hill first signed a minor league contract over the offseason and was selected onto the MLB roster at the end of May. He appeared in five games, including a pair … [Read more...] about Rangers Re-Sign Derek Hill To Minor League Deal
Astros Release Jose Abreu
The Astros announced Friday that they’ve released first baseman Jose Abreu. The former American League Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player is in the second season of a three-year, $58.5MM contract. Houston will eat the remainder of the money still owed to Abreu on that deal. Houston selected the contract of catcher/outfielder Cooper Hummel from Triple-A Sugar Land, … [Read more...] about Astros Release Jose Abreu
Astros Could Pursue Multiple Starting Pitching Additions
The Astros are in danger of missing the postseason for the first time in eight years. Houston has not only made the playoffs in each year since 2016, they’ve won at least one round in every season and picked up a pair of World Series. This year’s squad is seven games under .500 halfway through June, carrying a 31-38 record that has them above only the Angels, A’s and White Sox … [Read more...] about Astros Could Pursue Multiple Starting Pitching Additions