MLB Trade Rumors

Twins fans received a positive update regarding injured third baseman Royce Lewis today with The Athletic’s Aaron Gleeman noting that, per Minnesota head trainer Nick Paparesta, Lewis has resumed baseball activity and is “headed in the right direction,” with the start of a run progression on the horizon late next week. It’s great news for the soon to be 25-year-old, who … [Read more...] about Twins Notes: Lewis, Duran, Kepler

Peter Lambert will move from the Rockies bullpen to the starting rotation, manager Bud Black told reporters this evening (link via Patrick Newman of the Denver Post). He’ll step into the starting spot vacated by Kyle Freeland’s placement on the 15-day injured list. Righty Noah Davis, who was recalled from Triple-A as the corresponding move, will occupy the long relief role that … [Read more...] about Rockies Moving Peter Lambert To Rotation

The Red Sox announced Thursday evening that they’ve acquired right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez from the Brewers in exchange for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. Milwaukee designated Gutierrez for assignment earlier in the week. In order to open a spot on the 40-man roster, Boston transferred injured shortstop Trevor Story from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL. Story … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Vladimir Gutierrez

Angels reliever Robert Stephenson is out for the season with an elbow injury, the team informed reporters (X link via MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger). The club will provide further details tomorrow. It’s a brutal blow for the Halos, who made Stephenson their biggest addition of the offseason. The Angels inked him to a three-year, $33MM contract — their only multi-year investment of … [Read more...] about Robert Stephenson To Miss 2024 Season With Elbow Injury

8:49pm: Manager Brandon Hyde said after tonight’s win that the IL placement for Wells is precautionary (X link via Jacob Calvin Meyer of the Baltimore Sun). The club is hopeful he’ll only be out of action for a couple weeks. 6:10pm: The Orioles announced that they have placed right-hander Tyler Wells on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation, retroactive to … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Tyler Wells On Injured List Due To Elbow Inflammation