Cuban left-hander Naykel Cruz is going to hold a showcase for interested clubs next week in the Dominican Republic, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. Last week, Romero relayed on X that the lefty was expected to sign as a professional rather than an amateur and had interest from six MLB clubs. During his time in the Cuban National Series, Cruz tossed 241 1/3 innings, … [Read more...] about Naykel Cruz To Hold Showcase For Interested Clubs
MLBTR Live Chat
Today’s MLBTR live chat is now in progress. Steve Adams had to step away due to a personal issue, so Darragh McDonald is stepping in at the last second. You can click here to join the chat live or read the transcript afterwards. … [Read more...] about MLBTR Live Chat
Reds Designate Brandon Leibrandt, Amed Rosario For Assignment
The Reds announced that infielders Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Matt McLain have been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. To open 40-man roster spots for those two, they designated left-hander Brandon Leibrandt and infielder Amed Rosario for assignment. Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer relays on X that the moves were necessary because McLain and … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Brandon Leibrandt, Amed Rosario For Assignment
Red Sox Hire Dillon Lawson As Assistant Hitting Coach
The Red Sox announced that Dillon Lawson has been promoted to the role of assistant hitting coach. Lawson had been with the Sox for the last year as the club’s minor league hitting coordinator, and he’ll now take over the role left open by Luis Ortiz, who was one of six coaches Boston announced wouldn’t be returning for the 2025 season. Last week, MassLive.com’s Sean McAdam … [Read more...] about Red Sox Hire Dillon Lawson As Assistant Hitting Coach
AL Central Notes: Warren, White Sox, Manfred, Caglianone
The Tigers had interest in right-hander Will Warren during their trade talks with the Yankees this past summer, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports. The two clubs reportedly had a provisional agreement involving Jack Flaherty relatively close to being completed before New York backed out due to concerns over Flaherty’s medical records, though it should be noted that Heyman … [Read more...] about AL Central Notes: Warren, White Sox, Manfred, Caglianone