The Cubs are acquiring reliever Tyson Miller from the Mariners for minor league infielder Jake Slaughter, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (X link). Seattle had designated Miller for assignment last week. Miller returns to the organization that selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 draft. The Cal Baptist product reached the majors for a very brief stint during the 2020 … [Read more...] about Cubs To Acquire Tyson Miller
Jung Hoo Lee Leaves Game Due To Dislocated Shoulder
6:51PM: Lee suffered a dislocated shoulder, as per a team announcement (correcting an earlier statement from manager Bob Melvin). Lee will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the damage, and a more severe dislocation could possibly put his season in jeopardy. 4:38PM: Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee left today’s game with the Reds after suffering what the Giants later … [Read more...] about Jung Hoo Lee Leaves Game Due To Dislocated Shoulder
Pirates Designate Roansy Contreras, Place Ke’Bryan Hayes On 10-Day IL
2:18PM: The Pirates have officially announced the selection of Skenes’ contract and the other transactions. Hayes’ IL designation is listed as low back inflammation. 12:53PM: Pirates GM Ben Cherington announced to Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (links to X) and other reporters that right-hander Roansy Contreras has been designated for assignment. This move … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Roansy Contreras, Place Ke’Bryan Hayes On 10-Day IL
Matt Brash Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Mariners right-hander Matt Brash underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, per Adam Jude of the Seattle Times on X, relaying word from general manager Justin Hollander. The righty had his ligament repaired and a brace installed, with the club expecting a return in June of next year, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com on X. It’s obviously an unfortunate blow for both the Mariners and … [Read more...] about Matt Brash Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Mason Miller Drawing Trade Attention
The A’s are receiving early trade calls on closer Mason Miller, writes Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. While the team is at least broadly open to discussions, Rosenthal reports that no one has come close to what is understandably a huge ask. Miller has been one of the league’s breakout players in 2024. It certainly didn’t come out of nowhere — he has been widely regarded as a … [Read more...] about Mason Miller Drawing Trade Attention