MLB Trade Rumors

The rebuilding A’s made only a few moves to address their big league roster, as much of the offseason news continued to focus on the club’s impending departure from Oakland. Major League Signings Alex Wood, SP: One year, $8.5MM Scott Alexander, RP: One year, $2.25MM Trevor Gott, RP: One year, $1.5MM Osvaldo Bido, SP/RP: One year, $750K split contract (Bido earns $200K if in … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Oakland Athletics

Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera will undergo an MRI on his right shoulder, manager Skip Schumaker tells Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. The righty’s strength tests evidently came back fine but there’s still enough concern that the club would like some more information. It was reported that Cabrera didn’t make his scheduled start yesterday due to some tightness in his … [Read more...] about Edward Cabrera To Undergo MRI On Right Shoulder

Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito will undergo surgery on his right elbow tomorrow afternoon, per Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe and Sean McAdam of MassLive. It’s still unknown whether he will require a full Tommy John surgery or a brace procedure, but he’s ticketed for an extended absence either way. It was reported last week that Giolito has a partial tear in his ulnar … [Read more...] about Lucas Giolito To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Now that Joey Votto is officially a member of the Blue Jays, he spoke with multiple reporters (including the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Gordon Wittenmyer, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith, and The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath and C. Trent Rosencrans) to discuss his trip through free agency, and his eventual landing spot with his hometown team. After a long offseason of waiting, the … [Read more...] about Joey Votto Discusses Blue Jays, Reds, Free Agency

The Rangers announced that infielder Jose Barrero was claimed off waivers from the Reds.  Reporter Francys Romero (X link) revealed earlier today that Barrero was heading to Texas, though Romero indicated that the transaction was a trade rather than a waiver claim.  In a corresponding move, Texas placed right-hander Carson Coleman on the 60-day injured list, as Coleman will be … [Read more...] about Rangers Claim Jose Barrero Off Waivers From Reds